Nigeria, Feb. 17 -- I find the news on the purported sealing of Sahad Stores, Abuja on Friday, 16th of February by the Federal Consumer Competition and Protection Commission (FCCPC) very distressing.

Recently, news reports quoted the Niger State Governor as having directed law enforcement agents not to allow the bulk purchase of grains within the state.

A few days ago, while addressing the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and Other Financial Institutions, the Minister of Agriculture said that the government was considering closing Nigeria's borders to stem cross-border trading in grains.

This latter action and others contemplated by the government suggest that it has reached its wit's end. It is an admission of cluelessness and ...