In a renewed push to revive Nigeria's Cotton, Textile, and Garment (CTG) industry, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, toured key textile facilities in Kaduna, including the defunct United Nigeria Textiles Lim…  | By Busola Bamidele on August 6, 2025 | In a renewed push to revive Nigeria's Cotton, Textile, and Garment (CTG) industry, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, toured key textile facilities in Kaduna, including the defunct United Nigeria Textiles Limited (UNTL) and resilient Chellco Industries. The visit aligns with President Tinubu's Agenda 7, aimed at creating jobs and boosting industrial growth. Senator Enoh pledged federal support for the sector and called the revival of UNTL "vital for restoring investor confidence and driving broader economic transformation." Read also: UNTL Chairman and Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, lamented the factory's 2022 closure, warning of its impact on youth unemployment and insecurity. He urged urgent federal action on power supply, smuggling, IP protection, and local textile patronage. At Chellco Industries operational since 1980 and employing 290 staff the minister commended the management's resilience and contribution to the local economy. The federal government says it is engaging stakeholders and development partners to address bottlenecks and position the CTG sector as a key export driver. | | | |
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