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Manufacturers Want Govt Support To Revive Local Textile Industry

by Kingsley Okoh
2 years ago
in Business, News
Reading Time: 2 mins read
President Bola Ahmed  Tinubu
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Manufacturers are soliciting federal government intervention in the revitalisation of the Nigeria’s textile sector. 

The operators called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to showcase increasing interest in rejuvenating manufacturing sector to boost indigenous entrepreneurship in the country.

This call for intervention is particularly crucial to proactively revive these Industries which had been the backbone of the economy.

Obviously, the textile industry is in dire critical state which has led to severe economic consequences, with over 30 textile companies having ceased operations, resulting in billions of naira losses and a significant decline in job opportunities.

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The collapse of these textile giants has sent shockwaves across the economy, leaving more than 60,000 workers unemployed and causing a ripple effect that has impacted auxiliary businesses such as suppliers, distributors, and transporters. In the wake of these losses, market observers  are urging government to take decisive action to prevent further decay.

Addressing his concerns, the pioneering president of the Carpet Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh, opined that, homegrown textile manufacturers, such as; Jackson Devos and Aswani have fallen by the wayside, while attributing this downfall to leadership struggles and the distractions of political movements, like NADECO. 

Additionally, he highlighted the alarming trend of foreign ownership of the remaining surviving textile companies, which has led to capital flight.

Udoh emphasised that, reviving the textile industry is pivotal to the nation’s economic growth, while calling on the government to proactively support and revive these industries, labeling them as the backbone of the economy.

The significance of a robust private sector, including small-scale industries, he said, cannot be understated when it comes to creating sustainable employment opportunities. 

Countries that rely heavily on imports for consumer products often face economic instability due to inherent deficiencies and market forces. Nigeria, he said, too, grapples with this challenge, serving as a dumping ground for foreign goods while its local manufacturing remains undernourished.

The struggles of Jackson Devos, a once-respected manufacturing powerhouse in Nigeria, serve as a poignant example of the industry’s plight. 

Despite achieving remarkable success with its Crown Carpet brand, the company faced a devastating blow when its operations were disrupted by the alleged actions of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation(NDIC). 

The subsequent political upheavals during the military regime of Gen Sani Abacha further exacerbated the situation, causing irreparable damage.

He submitted that unfavorable policies and volatile exchange rates have also played a role in the sector’s downfall, making it nearly impossible to import essential raw materials for production. 

While Jackson Devos managed to survive, he noted that, the tumultuous period, many others were not as fortunate, leaving behind a trail of economic hardship and a fragmented textile landscape.

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