The House of Representatives has called on Tinubu to ensure strict adherence to Executive Order 003 of 2017 concerning the support of Locally manufactured goods, including textiles.
This decision came after the adoption of a motion put forward by Representative Esosa Iyawe (LP-Edo) during a plenary session in Abuja.
In his motion, he emphasized the significance of the textile industry as a crucial driver of economic growth in many developing nations, highlighting its prominent role in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.
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He explained that the Nigerian textile industry used to be the largest employer of labour after the government, with companies like Kaduna Textile Ltd. (KTL), United Nigerian Textile Plc, and others.
He said the non-compliance with 2017 Executive Order 003 and the low patronage of local textiles by Nigerians in favour of cheap imported fabrics would continue to underprice textile products in Nigeria.
He said such an attitude would further cripple Nigeria’s textile industry and consequently hamper the country’s economic growth.
Adopting the motion, the House urged the Federal Government to ensure implementation and enforce compliance with Executive Order 003 of 2017.
It also urged the federal government to embark on awareness campaigns to sensitise Nigerians to the benefits of patronising indigenous textile manufacturers.
The House also urged the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Road Safety Corps, the National Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, among others, to patronise NUTGTWN.
The House further urged the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment to provide a conducive environment that would attract both indigenous and foreign investments for sustainable economic development.
The House mandated the Committees on Industry and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance.
The order, signed by former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in 2017, requires federal government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to show patriotism by prioritising locally made goods to boost the weak economy and create jobs.#Local