Roles of Government Agencies in Product Distribution

A lot of efforts have been made by different government in Nigeria to ensure that essential goods are distributed equitably. The federal government established the Nigeria National Supply Company (NNSC) which has presently gone into oblivion. The following are some of the agencies involved in product distribution.

1. Marketing Boards
2. River Basin Authorities
3. Lagos State Bulk Purchasing
4. Imo State Marketing Board
5. Anambra State Distribution Agency (ASDA)

Their Roles in Product Distribution

1. They make goods available from areas where they are produced to areas they are needed
2. They sell directly to consumers at controlled price
3. They help in combating inflation through price stabilization
4. They also serve as instrument for combating artificial scarcity created by hoarders.
5. They help producers to produce goods in large quantities.