The announcement by Procter and Gamble (P&G) to suspend operations in Nigeria is a noteworthy occurrence that has raised apprehensions among the public regarding the possibility of job losses and an increase in the cost of basic consumer items.
BrandSpur Nigeria reports that there are concerns regarding the move’s potential effects on Nigeria’s economy as it follows a similar trend established by other large firms such as GSK.
Users of social media have expressed serious concerns about the possible effects of P&G’s exit, turning the platforms into a forum for public reactions.
Many worry that there will be a major effect on how affordable everyday goods become, especially well-known P&G brands like Always sanitary pads, Pampers, Ariel, and dental care products.
P&G’s Decision To Cease Operations In Nigeria Sparks Economic Concerns
Procter & Gamble is leaving Nigeria, Vicks lemon plus, Vicks blue, pringles, Pampers, Ariel, Always, Oral B, Gillette Safeguard, etc will triple in prices.
— Hetty (@hispri0rity) December 6, 2023
With the closure of operations of Procter & Gamble in Nigeria, the prices of FMCGs like sanitary pads, baby diapers, detergents, toothpastes, etc are about to skyrocket.
Do you guys realize how serious this is?
Please stock up on these items in bulk NOW if you can.
Renewed…
— Kiibati 'Chinenye' Ebunoluwa Bankole (@KBT_BANKOLE) December 6, 2023
P&G living Nigeria means 5,000 Nigerians have lost their jobs .
This was a company producing the likes of Ariel detergent , oral B toothpaste , always pad , pampers to mention but a few .
Renewed shege promax !!
— Mavis Ikpeme (@mavisikpeme) December 6, 2023
P & G is the latest company to close down its operations in Nigeria and will now revert to IMPORTATION which will make their products more expensive.
In case you don’t know what they produce, they produce Ariel, pampers, batteries, shaving stick, etc.
Now imagine the number of… pic.twitter.com/WWKmgDqdHB
— SportsDokita (Odogwu ☝️) (@Sports_Doctor2) December 6, 2023
GSK left
Equino left
Sanofi Left
Procter and Gamble (P &G) is leaving too
Many more companies will fold up or leave
Unemployment is skyrocketing
Your currency is almost becoming useless
Which way forward?#RevolutionNow 💪🔥
— Pearls (@MissPearls) December 6, 2023
