Social media activist VeryDarkMan criticizes some Igbo traders in Lagos State who protest the presence of Chinese traders in parts of the city’s markets. The traders, according to reports, argue that Chinese businesses sell at lower prices and that this affects their own earnings, prompting calls for foreigners to leave.
In his reaction, VeryDarkMan challenges the “Chinese must go” position and questions what local traders would do instead. He says Nigerian traders should improve local production and manufacturing rather than demand that foreign competitors exit. He also argues that many traders are not keeping up with changes in the global business environment, and he raises concerns about Nigeria’s reliance on imported goods. He further asks what would happen if Chinese businesses or authorities restricted Nigerians’ ability to travel to China for visas and to meet manufacturers.
Across the outlets, the focus stays on the protest in Lagos and VeryDarkMan’s response, with both describing his emphasis on domestic manufacturing, the risks of import dependence, and the practical implications of trying to exclude Chinese traders.
