The governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, has called on stakeholders to step up support for the hides and skin sector.
The governor who made the call while delivering the keynote address at the first National Summit on Hides and Skins Value Chain organised by Inclusive-Access Synergy Limited in Abuja yesterday, noted that the sector, if properly harnessed, has the potential of contributing billions of US dollars to the Nigerian economy.
Governor Bagudu said, “Government has provided enabling environment, the organisers have provided this forum, the next thing is to move into the action phase and approach the right institutions as the Ministry of Trade and Investment, CBN among others and then strengthen the association so we can speak with one voice on what we want and what we do not.
“It’s amazing the number of young men and women who are interested and are today designers and producers of various leather products in Nigeria. They are able to compete…
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