Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail 252 The Coordinator of Nigerian Handmade and Local Fabrics Makers Association, Mrs Yetunde Aiyela, has said that locally designed bags, shoes and other fashion items from local fabrics, create more than one million new jobs in Nigeria annually. Aiyela said in Lagos on Thursday that the recent high demand for locally designed products,had added new value to the products and enhanced profits for those in the business. According to her, the inward search by local manufacturing concerns in domestic creativity, has also expanded value added opportunities, especially among women and youths. More Articles You Would Love Lady Biba presents its “Structured Elegance” Collection Designed for the Working Girl! Momentum Builds For Accra Fashion Week “Virtual Insanity” Edition As Sierra-Leonean Designer Sai Sankoh Joins The Schedule “Handcraft making with local fabrics for bags, shoes and other accessories, is presently creating more than one million jobs for youths, widows and retirees, across the country. “We have been going round to gather those who are into the business, to form small cooperative groups, so that we can attract more eligibility. “You will be surprised how Nigerians have come to fall in love with fashion items like shoes, slippers, bags, wrist bangles, and even pillows, made with local fabrics like ‘Ankara’ and ‘Adire’. “We have been making considerable progress because you can find one fashion item made with a local fabric in almost every home,” she said. The coordinator said that the only challenge being faced was the lack of single platform to enhance and protect their interest of those engaged in the business. She therefore called on government to support them by increasing awareness for people to patronize more homemade products. She also urged government to use the prevailing environment and demand for Nigerian handcrafts as a platform to revive the nation’s textile sector. Source: Businessdayonline.com Read More On Nigeria Politics In Fashion african fashioneconomyfabric makersjobslagosnigerianigerian fashion Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinWhatsappTelegramEmail Nana Tamakloe Founder of FashionGHANA.com and Accra Fashion Week. I'm grateful you visited, I hope you share, subscribe and share your comments or opinions below. More For You #OOTD: Shams Berry Merges Elegance & Sultriness in Magbrien’s Striking Bustier Ensemble VIDEO: Watch The Moment Two Young Chinese Boys Were Over Excited To See... Muyishime Unleashes The ‘Conlang Collection’: A Bold Step Towards Inclusive Fashion #OOTD: Crochet Like You’ve Never Seen; Witness The Stunning Crochet/Kente Print Look By... #BIKINIBAE: Cute Grenadian Beauty Reysher Is Serving Stunning Swimwear With Unparalleled Grace &... VIDEO: Rihanna Promises Ayra Starr A Verse After Rick Ross Failed To Create... PICS: Top Influencer Krisline Stars in Fabulous ‘SISTERHOOD’ Images Featuring Sierra Leone Influencer... VIDEO: Watch Rihanna Take A Shot At Learning Congolese Language Lingala Hemadé Unveils ‘SWEET FAMILY’ Collection: A Nostalgic Blend Of Modernity And Vintage Elegance VIDEO: “Indians Used To Burn Their Hair Until They Realized Stupid African Women... 1 comment Nse Inojie August 23, 2015 - 9:39 am This is great news. proud of my people. Log in to Reply Leave a Comment Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.