The Ogun State Government has resolved to ban the sale of imported fake Adire fabrics in the state.
The state’s Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Mr. Adebola Sofela, disclosed this during the 2nd Annual Business Fair organised by the Rotary Club of Isheri-North, Isheri, on Friday.
Sofela, represented by the ministry’s Director of Industrial Promotion, Kehinde Akintomide, said the government would enact laws to protect the indigenous fabric from foreign imitations.
He added that the state government had inaugurated the Modern Adire Shared Facility at Asero and the Ogun Fashion Hub to support Adire business and the fashion industry.
“Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, we have embarked on a transformative journey aimed at creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, fostering entrepreneurship, and uplifting our communities,” he said.