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Textile sector recovery hinges on investment, not import ban alone Share … experts warns import ban could fuel smuggling, undermine growth, calls for phased industrial revival The Senate’s call for a total ban on textile imports as part of efforts to revive Nigeria’s once-thriving textile industry has sparked renewed concerns as experts decry that previous efforts to revive the sector has not yielded desired result. The sector that once employed more than 500,000 Nigerians and contributed significantly to the nation’s economy has gained fresh attention, as the Senate last week urged the Federal Government to ban textile imports, arguing that the measure would help revive local production, create jobs, and reduce dependence on foreign products. However, experts argue that a ban alone may not be enough to restore the fortunes of the textile sector, pointing to several government interventions over the years that failed to revive local production. They note that over the past three decades, Nigeria has committed significant resources to the sector through initiatives such as the Textile Development Fund, the N100 billion Cotton, Textile and Garment Fund, foreign exchange restrictions…

Senate Calls For Total Ban On Textile Imports To Revive Local Industry The Senate has called for a total ban on the importation of textile products into Nigeria as part of efforts to revive the country’s struggling textile industry. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Katung (Kaduna South), with co-sponsorship from several lawmakers including Senators Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central), Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North), Ibrahim Khalid (Kaduna North), Mohammed Tahir Monguno (Borno North) and Mustapha Khabeeb (Jigawa South-West). Presenting the motion, Katung recalled that Nigeria’s textile industry was once a major employer of labour, noting that the first large textile mill was established in Kaduna in 1957 and that the sector flourished in the 1960s and 1970s. He said Nigeria had about 167 textile mills by the late 1970s and 1980s, employing roughly 500,000 workers, adding that Kaduna was once known as the “Textile City.” Contributing to the debate, Senator Jibrin Isah (Kogi East) urged the National Assembly to engage relevant ministries to ensure effective implementation of the resolution. He said, “This motion is very important, but…

Senate Orders Total Ban On Foreign Textile Imports To Revive Local ... Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise. The Senate on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, passed a binding resolution calling on the Federal Government to impose an immediate and total ban on the importation of foreign textile materials as part of a sweeping legislative package aimed at resuscitating the country’s comatose textile industry, reeling under a 95 percent collapse in cotton production and the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs. The upper legislative chamber also demanded increased funding for the Bank of Industry (BoI) dedicated to textile revival, along with a coordinated national policy to massively expand cotton farming across the country. The resolution, adopted during Tuesday’s plenary in Abuja, followed the consideration of a motion titled “Urgent Need to Revive the Textile Industries in Nigeria with Particular Reference to the Kaduna-Kano Axis”. The motion was sponsored by Senator Sunday Marshall Katung (APC, Kaduna South) and co-sponsored by a formidable cross‑party coalition that included Senators Adams Oshiomhole (APC, Edo North), Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP…

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Textile import ban could threaten 10 million jobs, CPPE warns Olalekan Adigun Analyst 3 min read The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has cautioned against the Senate’s proposal to ban textile fabric imports warning that the policy could disrupt Nigeria’s fashion and garment industry and threaten the livelihoods of an estimated 10 million Nigerians This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Muda Yusuf. The economic policy advocacy group argued that while reviving the local textile industry is desirable, an outright ban on textile imports is unlikely to achieve the intended objectives and could have significant unintended consequences for the broader economy. CPPE said textile fabrics serve as critical intermediate inputs for several industries, particularly fashion, tailoring and garment manufacturing, making an import ban potentially harmful to businesses that rely on them. The organisation maintained that public policy should protect the broader value chain, noting that the garment industry generates significant domestic value addition through design, tailoring, branding, embroidery, merchandising and r…

Senate seeks total ban on textile imports - THE AUTHORITY NEWS By Abbanobi-Eku Onyeka The Senate has called for a total ban on the importation of textile products into Nigeria as part of efforts to revive the nation’s once-thriving textile industry and restore thousands of lost jobs. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Katung during plenary on Tuesday. The motion was co-sponsored by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Senator Ibrahim Khalid, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, Senator Mustapha Khabeeb and several other lawmakers. Leading the debate, Katung lamented the decline of an industry that was once among Nigeria’s largest employers of labour and a major contributor to economic growth. He recalled that Nigeria’s first large-scale textile manufacturing mill was established in Kaduna in 1957, while supportive government policies in the 1960s and 1970s helped the sector expand rapidly. According to him, the country had about 167 textile mills during the late 1970s and 1980s, employing nearly 500,000 workers across the value chain. He noted that Kaduna earned the nickname “Textile City” because of the concentration of m…

Textile import ban: Nigerian economy risks losing N7tn, 10m jobs - CPPE ... The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises has said the Senate’s recent resolution to place a ban on textile imports will be doing more harm to the Nigerian economy than good. CPPE chief executive director, Dr Muda Yusuf disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Recall that the Senate on June 9, 2026, made resolutions on the total ban on textile imports in a bid to revive the Nigerian textile industry. The resolutions followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Katung, representing Kaduna South, titled ‘urgent need to revive the textile industries in Nigeria with particular reference to the Kaduna-Kano Axis’. However, in a reaction on Sunday, CPPE said the resolutions posed serious risk to the country’s textile industry, valued at around N7 trillion and estimated to employ 10 million people. According to the economy-centric group, the move would disrupt millions of jobsalready provided in the textile industry. CPPE explained that the textile import ban proposition by the Senate addresses the symptom while leaving the underlying causes unresolved. Yusuf noted that the real challeng…

Senate Seeks Total Ban on Textile Imports to Revive Local Industry Share Tweet The Nigerian Senate has called for a complete ban on textile imports as part of efforts to revive the country’s struggling textile industry and boost job creation. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Katung and co-sponsored by lawmakers including Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Adams Oshiomhole, Mohammed Monguno, Ibrahim Khalid, and Mustapha Khabeeb. Leading the debate, Katung lamented the collapse of an industry that once employed nearly 500,000 workers across 167 mills in the 1970s and 1980s. He recalled that Kaduna, nicknamed “Textile City,” was once the hub of Nigeria’s textile production. Lawmakers blamed the decline on smuggling, poor government protection, and the influx of imported fabrics. Senator Adamu Aliero argued that only a total ban could protect local manufacturers and revive cotton farming, noting Nigeria was once among the world’s largest cotton producers. Senator Ogoshi Onawo stressed that reviving the sector would help tackle unemployment and insecurity, while Senator Jibrin Isah urged collaboration with the Ministry of Industry to ensure implementation of the Senat…