Kaduna, Nigeria – In a major move poised to reignite Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, the Federal Government has unveiled concrete plans to revive the long-dormant Kaduna Textile Mill. Announced by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, this initiative signals a powerful push towards national industrialization and economic diversification under President Bola Tinubu.
Akume Declares Revival Plan at Kaduna Dialogue
Senator Akume made the significant announcement during his keynote address at a high-profile 2-Day Interactive Session on Government-Citizens Engagement. The event, themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizens Engagement for National Unity,” was hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna on Tuesday.
Leading a powerful federal delegation packed with key Northern appointees of President Tinubu, the SGF underscored the administration’s unwavering commitment to equitable development across Nigeria.
Tinubu’s Vision: Industrialization Fuels National Growth
“President Tinubu’s desire to develop all parts of Nigeria is sacrosanct and a task that must be achieved,” Akume declared. He highlighted the administration’s multi-pronged strategy, actively driving progress in “about eight different areas” to ensure “holistic development in all spheres of endeavours.”
Central to this national strategy is a laser focus on industrialization through diversification. Akume pointedly invoked Nigeria’s industrial heritage as the blueprint for the future, specifically targeting the North:
“We are looking at those days of Kaduna Textile and many other industrialised areas in the north. We intend to revisit those good old days of the Kaduna Textile to further boost and solidify the economy of the country via industrialisation.”
Kaduna Textile: Beacon of Nigeria’s Industrial Renaissance
The planned revival of the Kaduna Textile Mill, once a titan of Nigeria’s textile industry and a massive employer in the North, is positioned as a flagship project within this broader industrialization drive. Its resurrection is symbolic of the government’s ambition to rebuild Nigeria’s manufacturing base, create jobs, and drastically reduce reliance on imported textiles.
Expressing strong confidence, Akume added, “These and many more will be achieved by the administration of Tinubu, who after two years and two months in office has achieved so much.”
High-Profile Attendance Highlights National Priority
The significance of the announcement was underscored by the heavyweight attendees, as reported by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), including:
- Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation
- Hajiya Imaam Suleiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs
- Gen. Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff
- Malam Ali M. Ali, Managing Director of NAN
- Brig-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
Why Reviving Kaduna Textile Matters for Nigeria
The successful reopening of the mill holds transformative potential for the nation:
- Massive Job Creation: Generating thousands of direct jobs in Kaduna and revitalizing the entire textile value chain (cotton farming, ginning, processing, logistics).
- Economic Diversification: Strengthening the non-oil sector and boosting Nigeria’s manufacturing GDP.
- Saving Foreign Exchange: Slashing the billions spent annually importing textiles and finished garments.
- Empowering the North: Delivering a crucial economic catalyst to Northern Nigeria, directly supporting the event’s theme of national unity through development.
- Boosting Agriculture & SMEs: Stimulating cotton farming and creating opportunities for supporting small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Road Ahead for Nigeria’s Textile Giant
While specific timelines, funding details, and operational models for the Kaduna Textile revival are still forthcoming, SGF Akume’s declaration marks a definitive policy direction. Stakeholders, industry leaders, and citizens nationwide will be eagerly awaiting concrete steps to transform this ambitious vision into a thriving reality – an engine for job creation, economic growth, and a symbol of Nigeria’s industrial resurgence.
Stay tuned to Nigeriawide.com for the latest developments on the Kaduna Textile revival and all major economic initiatives shaping Nigeria’s future under the Tinubu administration.
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