Transitioning to a Made in Nigeria economy is definitely more of a complex challenge than a simple choice, as it requires balancing immediate economic relief with long-term structural changes. While prioritizing local manufacturing is essential for reducing import dependence and stabilizing the currency, it is incredibly difficult for our local industries to be price-competitive when they are forced to bear the heavy costs of private power generation. Fixing the power sector and infrastructure isn't just a prerequisite; it is the backbone that would allow local manufacturers to actually scale up and compete globally. A balanced approach would be to simultaneously incentivize local production through tax breaks and credit access while aggressively fast-tracking the privatization and deregulation of the energy sector to lower operational costs. Ultimately, it is not a pipe dream, but it will remain a struggle until the cost of production becomes sustainable for the average Nigerian business owner.