- Revival Plans: Experts from the textiles sector will gather at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) for an international conference to discuss strategies to revive Nigeria’s textile and allied industries ¹.
- Conference Theme: “Empowering Tradition, Enriching the Future: Reviving Nigeria’s Textiles and Allied Industries for Economic Renaissance”.
- Discussion Areas:
- Digital Transformation: Textile and allied industries’ digital transformation.
- Entrepreneurial Advantages: Textiles and allied sub-sector’s entrepreneurial benefits.
- Sustainable Practices: Environmental stewardship in polymer and related industries.
- Skills Development: Empowerment in textiles and allied industries.
- Government Support: Policy framework and regulatory support for textiles and allied industries.
- Leather Products: Prospects of Nigerian leather products for economic growth ¹.
- Conference Dates: November 11-14 .
The conference aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss ways to revive Nigeria’s textile industry, which has the potential to create over 1.4 million jobs annually ¹. This effort is part of the federal government’s partnership with the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) to resuscitate the cotton industry. With the theme “Empowering Tradition, Enriching the Future,” the conference will focus on various aspects of the textile industry, including digital transformation, entrepreneurial advantages, and sustainable practices.
By reviving the textile industry, Nigeria hopes to regain its position as a major player in the global cotton market and create economic opportunities for its citizens. The federal government has shown commitment to this goal, with Vice President Kashim Shettima urging stakeholders to develop a roadmap for the revitalization of the cotton/textile sector ¹.
