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The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to regulate the importation of foreign textiles as part of efforts to revive Nigeria’s once-thriving local textile industry.
This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Garba Muhammed during Tuesday’s plenary session. The House emphasized the need to reduce the influx of foreign textile materials, which has contributed to the decline of local production, loss of jobs, and the closure of several textile factories across the country.
In its resolution, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Power to work collaboratively with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to ensure the provision of essential infrastructure, particularly stable electricity supply, to local textile companies. Lawmakers stressed that consistent power supply would boost production efficiency and improve the quality of locally produced fabrics.
Additionally, the House appealed to the Federal Ministries of Finance, Industry, Trade and Investment, and other relevant agencies to support the sector by facilitating soft loans and improving access to credit facilities through the Bank of Industry. These financial interventions, members argued, would enable manufacturers to expand operations and compete with foreign brands.
Call for Relief in Delta Communities Hit by Storm
In a separate motion of urgent public importance, the House also urged the Federal Government, through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to conduct a post-disaster assessment of Jeddo, Ugbokodo, and Ughoton communities in Delta State, which were recently ravaged by a severe rainstorm and windstorm.
The motion, moved by Hon. Benedict Etanabene, representing Delta State, highlighted the devastating impact of the storm, which left many residents displaced, properties damaged, and livelihoods disrupted.
Hon. Etanabene called for swift intervention from NEMA to assess the extent of the damage and provide relief materials to the affected communities. He noted that many residents are in dire need of shelter, food, and medical assistance.
Both motions were unanimously adopted by the House, reflecting lawmakers’ growing concern over economic revival through local industry support and timely disaster response to vulnerable communities.
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