TEXTILE SECTOR AT HEART OF NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO DIVERSIFY ECONOMY
April 1st, 2017
The textile and clothing sector is at the heart of efforts by the Nigerian government to diversify and restore the country’s energy-oriented economy, creating opportunities for textile firms interested in setting up operations in the country. Government proactivity in the sector is rooted in the Nigeria Industrial Revolution Plan (NIRP) – which has been implemented since July 2016 and its Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), which was released this March by the government.
The NIRP and ERGP have been anchored by a 'Made in Nigeria' campaign, also ...
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