Olusegun Obasanjo, the former President of Nigeria, implored the Federal Government to save the local market of Adire fabrics from likely “bastardization”. This can be achieved by banning the importation of Chinese Adire into Nigeria. The government was urged by Obasanjo to guarantee that local production of Adire is protected from the importation of Chinese Adire, including other things that can be manufactured locally in Nigeria. Obasanjo made this appeal at the state capital, at the ‘Canada Trade Mission ‘24’ pre conference session in Abeokuta.
He disclosed that Ado-Ekiti, Kaduna and Kano used to be the sources for the materials, but they are no longer producing. This conference was organised and coordinated by Solteque Nigeria Ltd. The guest speakers at the programme were the Permanent Secretary Ogun State Ministry of Culture & Tourism, Mrs. Oluwatosin Oloko; Realtor of the Pelican Valley, Babatunde Adeyemo and others. The elder statesman, Obasanjo, implored the Federal Government to revive the textile industries of the nation to promote the availability of raw materials, which will aid the manufacturers to produce local Adire.
Materials that are used to produce it are no longer available.
The elder statesman also introduced the establishment of a formal training institution for the people, where they can learn and be certified on the production of the fabric, after the completion of their training. He praised Traditional rulers for attending the programme. He said that their presence depicted that they are genuine custodians of culture. He mentioned that people have stated that bastardizing the local Nigeria Adire product was caused by China because the local fabric was not valued by citizens.
Nevertheless, the Ogun State government was commended for the establishment of Oja Itoku for the Adire market. According to Obasanjo’s statement, the initiative of the market was a good plan, however, he said that not having Adire sellers in the market will not be a good plan. Obasanjo said that the materials that are used to produce the fabric are no longer available in their source area such as Kaduna and Ado-Ekiti. Hence, the nation needs to ensure that promoters of this indigenous fabric, the manufacturers and sellers, are collaborated and working together, while the government revives the Textile industry in the country.
Many have become successful through real estate investment.
Additionally, he added that there must be an establishment of a training institution for the people to be equipped with skills on Adire production. Dr. Babatunde Adeyemo, the Chief Executive Officer of Pelican Valley Nigeria Limited, stressed that the functionality of real estate enterprise, as a medium to entice Nigerian investors that are expatriates, improve the Internally Generated Revenue and the foreign exchange of the nation that are cited in Ogun State, provide jobs, and wealth creation, are for the present and future generations.
Adeyemo stated that there are opportunities to invest in real estate. He added that people have become successful by investing in Real estate, and are exhibiting it by motivating and enlightening others. He was privileged to have invested in real estate with modest capital, and opportune to be recognized in Ogun State and worldwide. Also, he said that the relationship with him and his client, the person who organized the event, through real estate made him to come back to the country, and accounted that the client built a company on the land he bought from him.
People are not aware of the advantages of real estate.
According to Adeyemo, more than 400 Nigerians in the Diaspora have been brought back to Nigeria; while from his own camp, Manitoba, about 100 people have purchased land from his organisation. He discussed that real estate as advantageous as Nigerians want to export Adire. He explained that people are not aware of the advantages of real estate, which is very explorable as the people attract investors. The benefit of it is that it will contribute to the development of Ogun state and Nigeria as a whole.
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Obasanjo encourages local adire production. – FG will revive the textile industries of the nation to make this happen. – Express your point of view.
That’s wonderful news! It’s really encouraging to hear that former President Obasanjo is advocating for the revival of local adire production in Nigeria. Adire is a beautiful and culturally significant fabric that holds a rich history and tradition in Nigerian textile heritage.
The revival of the textile industry in Nigeria will not only promote the preservation of our cultural heritage but also have significant economic benefits. By encouraging local adire production, we can create employment opportunities, empower local artisans, and boost the economy. It’s a great initiative that aligns with the vision of the Nigerian government to promote Made-in-Nigeria products and reduce dependence on imports.
Reviving the textile industry requires a multi-faceted approach, including investment in infrastructure, access to finance, capacity building, and market development. It’s heartening to know that the government is committed to supporting this revival and creating an enabling environment for the growth of the textile sector. With the right policies and support, we can witness a resurgence of the textile industry, leading to increased production, improved quality, and greater competitiveness in the global market.
Overall, the encouragement of local adire production and the revival of the textile industry is a positive step towards harnessing Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage, creating economic opportunities, and promoting sustainable development. I’m excited about the potential this holds for our country and look forward to seeing the growth and success of the textile industry in Nigeria.
The Nigerian textile sector will greatly benefit from local adire production. Our promotion of the adire manufacturing is necessary. We can export it And successful in attracting marketers.
It is quite encouraging to learn that former President Obasanjo is in favor of Nigeria’s indigenous adire production rising again. Adire is a beautiful fabric with a long history and significant cultural value in Nigerian textile culture.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s call to save the local Adire fabric market is a commendable effort to protect Nigeria’s cultural heritage and stimulate local production. Banning the importation of Chinese Adire and revitalizing the textile industry are steps in the right direction to promote this indigenous art form and create economic opportunities. It’s important to preserve and promote such cultural assets while supporting local artisans and manufacturers.