Why hasnt this hit front page yet??

taharqa2: This is d part that most of d ACN Propagandists above don't want to emphasize- BOI is d main financier, hence Enabler, of dis factory project. This same Bank of Industry (BOI), d FG's Industry Bank, that was virtuali comatose b4 GEJ almost tripled its Capital base and revived it and which d Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) recently said was becoming a Main source of financing for Middle and Smallscale Industries within d last 2 years; this Bank is THE Financier and Enabler of d project, yet all we hear here is 'Aregbe dis, Aregbe dat'. In fact, I can bet dat this project also has imprints of d Min of Trade and Industry's new Quest for d actualisatn of d AGOA Garment goal, esp if one of its Parastatals (BOI) was dis involved.... Am all for noting d appreciable input of d host state here (as it should be) for providing d right environment for it and even investing in it, BUT to mk it look as though this is Aregbe's effort alone (HE is building d biggest factory in WA, HE is providing 3000 jobs, blabla bla..) and completely refusing to acknowlegde d Roles playd by others (who may even be more important) is a LIE caused by Deliberate DISTORTION of facts, concorted by a Gang of Propagandists led by their Resident Chief here (he knows himself)..... BOTTOMLINE: This Great development is been done by a PRIVATE COMPANY, who has be assisted appreciably by both dier host State Govt and d FG, and d host community- a Colla that we hope to see more often in 9jeria. End of.

your father owns BOI Right? this one wey you just they vex cos them no give the bank credit

GEJ supporters are very funny. Always trying to claim good works of other people for the clueless one.

Misunderstood_G:
your father owns BOI Right? this one wey you just they vex cos them no give the bank credit

Don't mind these insecure babies always obsessed with dragging GEJ into everything. The Bank of Industry is there to assist businesses by providing them with finance while it gains profit for doing so. We might as well start regarding banks as co-collaborators for every of the worlds top business since they have all virtually received formal financial assistance to develop their business plans and ideas.

I don't know how anyone is meant to believe the outright lie that "this Bank is THE Financier and Enabler of d project". We know such blatant lies are the sort to be delivered shamelessly by disciples of GEJ totally consumed with taking credit away from the ACN since, in the grand scheme of things, they are afraid Nigerians will discern the Party producing the best performers.

For the absence of doubt, it is Aregbesola and Osun that are the enablers of the the garment factory which is effectively a public-private sector partnership between Osun and the business itself. This is why Osun has a a direct 14% equitable stake in the business. The liars of GEJ should come and tell us what part of this garment factory BOI and the FG own. It seems some enjoy lying yet do not possess rudimentary knowledge about business formation and partnership to bolster their crude lies. Shameless liars.

Governor Aregbesola, in order to encourage the investors, Messrs Sam & Sarah Garment Factory, to boost the sewing of school uniforms for public primary and secondary schools across the state’s 30 local governments, provided 6,000 square metres of land for the factory to take off in Osogbo.

The land, which the government provided along with other ancillary incentives made available to Sam & Sara to establish what has now become the largest garment factory in West Africa, has been used to serve as the 14 per cent equitable holding of the state in the venture.

Akanbi_edu: GEJ supporters are very funny. Always trying to claim good works of other people for the clueless one.

Very shameless and wretched individuals. Their aim is to hold Nigeria back by ensuring the work of innovative and driven administrators, better than those from the Party of their messiah (GEJ), is never acknowledged or given the credit it deserves. We can all remember their master on Nairaland, Beaf, doing this to discredit Aregbesola here 24/7 in the past.

In their shallow mind this will stop Nigerians from noting the better option by far. Forumers can hear from the Horses mouth (Sara and Sam garment CEO Folake Oyemade) itself. Does she mention GEJ or BOI or is it Aregbesola she gives credit to as a "partner in progress"? These GEJ fans are just horrid and clannish individuals determined to ensure mediocrity remains in charge because of their own sectional devotion to a ridiculously mediocre administrator. Osun originally partnered with Sam and Sara garments for their school uniform project. Ogbeni, as an innovative Governor, has just seen an opportunity to help the business grow to the benefit of Osun and this is why the state owns a 14% stake in the business.


http://www.ghanamma.com/omoluabi-garment-and-osun-partners-joined-by-love-for-school-children/

Omoluabi Garment And Osun: Partners Joined By Love For School Children


Despite many challenges faced by small and medium scales enterprises in Nigeria, some companies continue to survive while others have relocated to neighbouring African countries. Sam and Sara Exclusive Uniforms, a garment-making company is one of the survivors.

In this interview with AJIBOLA AMZAT and LAOLU ADEYEMI, the Chief Executive Officer of the company, Mrs. Folake Oyemade, shares the experience of how her company managed to thrive despite all odds in more than two decades. She also bares her mind on how her company, which also deals in exporting Nigeria-made garments recently partnered with the government of the State of Osun in clothing public school students in the state, among other issues. Excerpts:

We learnt Sam and Sara is presently involved in a project with the Osun State Government, tell us about it?

Yes, Sam and Sara is partnering with Osun State Government to manufacture and supply uniforms for public school students. This is done by the Omoluabi Garment, which is a subsidiary of Sam and Sara we are setting up factories that will provide quality school uniforms and also generate job opportunities for the unemployed in the state.

How did the partnership with Osun State Government begin?

Our relationship with the Osun State Government can be described as partners in progress. As the CEO of a company, I watch with keen interest what every governor stands for. The governor of Osun State caught my attention as somebody who cares so much about his citizen’s welfare, and as a company we identified him as somebody who has a common interest with us. That is why we are able to work as partners in progress.

I believe in welfarism, even the Bible says we will always have the poor among us and it is the duty of the people who are more comfortable to take care of the less privileged, just as it is the duty of the government to care for all citizens, the rich, and especially the poor.

One of the reasons for creating a manufacturing company is to employ many people and put food on their tables. We keep increasing our manpower from time to time because there are a lot of people we want to keep out of robbery, fraudulent activities and other ills in the society.

It is also out of this passion that we are into export in an effort to rebrand Nigeria. We want people to know we can use our large population for the betterment of mankind. This is our little way of rebranding this nation. I have a passion for Nigeria’s unity, also a passion for perfection and success and these are the major things that have spurred the starting of Sam and Sara. Really, if it was all about money I will make more money trading than being in the manufacturing sector. This is because it takes the grace of God to break even in Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, with problems ranging from power supply, currency fluctuation, manpower and others. It’s really difficult to be in manufacturing sector in Nigeria, unlike other countries.

Why Omoluabi garment?

It is a joint venture between our company and the State of Osun, so we named it Omoluabi Garment in line with what the people of the state are called – Omoluabi. That is the name they love to be called.

For a cash-strained state like Osun, some people may be curious to know why N800 million is spent on students’ uniforms?

That is something I believe the governor and his cabinet should be commended for. When students go to school not properly dressed, it affects their concentration and academic performance. Academically, research has shown that when a child has self-confidence, his concentration is higher and loves going to school. This is part of the reason why the government wants to improve students’ confidence and self- worth.

Beyond that, it might interest you to know that a lot of people are so poor that they can’t afford a uniform. When we visited those schools, I was close to tears! Some students wore their elder brother’s shirt, which is oversized on native trousers of a different fabric. That is the level of poverty a lot of people are faced with in that state. You see uniforms as good as not wearing anything to school, so the Governor’s benevolence is helping them in a little way erase the difference between the child of poor parents and that of rich parents.

In what way will the Omoluabi project generate employment and how many beneficiaries can emerge?

We are positioned to employ up to 3000 people in Osun. The beauty is that our approach is not exclusionary, even a layman that can read and write can be taught the skills of stitching. In our factory we engage in mass production; one person does not start a job and finishes it. For instance, we can have up to 10 people to make a shirt and they will be doing different things. Another good thing is that you earn according to your output, there is no fixed salary. Aside employment, the project allows our organization to train as many tailors as possible. We recently brought some of the recruits in Osun to our Mowe factory for training.

How sustainable is this project?

The project is sustainable for as long as the state government wants it to be. I believe a government that cares for school children and quality education like the state of Osun will not want a project like this to stop. Omoluabi Garment is not just making quality uniforms at affordable price in Osun; we are also in partnership with the state government in empowering his people and bridging the gap between the children of the rich and the poor. Our materials are gotten locally and the uniforms are meant for primary 1 to SSS3 students.

Are the students expected to get the uniforms every year?

The initial provision was 100 percent free but subsequently, parents will pay for uniforms. But they are not likely to spend more than what they were spending in the past. In fact, they will probably pay less for greater quality uniforms.

Osun State bridges the gap between the poor and the rich through school uniform, could you speak more about this?

Yes it does. In the State of Osun now, you can hardly tell who is in public school and who is not. The Governor has given them a sense of belonging; the public school uniform is better than most private schools. In fact when we went round for measurement, the students were happy. When we arrived at the gate, they were already on a queue.

Below is the website of the business Aregbesola is laudably trying to help and grow into an even bigger business entity.

http://samandsara.com/

They actually make a different range of clothing, from T-shirts to African design and even corporate wears.

Can we have picture of this so called "largest garment factory in west Africa"? Sorry but I just don't trust CAN with there lies. After all the Noise on OPON IMO, they are yet to be distributed to the students.

olaezebala: Can we have picture of this so called "largest garment factory in west Africa"? Sorry but I just don't trust CAN with there lies. After all the Noise on OPON IMO, they are yet to be distributed to the students.

My friend, nobody owes you any pictures and no one is your Nairaland information minister to pander to your laziness. This is the information age so find the information you need yourself otherwise feel free to think the worst if you will because you are of the mindset to do that anyway.

Gbawe:

My friend, nobody owes you any pictures and no one is your Nairaland information minister to pander to your laziness. This is the information age so find the information you need yourself otherwise feel free to think the worst if you will because you are of the mindset to do that anyway.

My enemy, I paid u to be my information minister, so do ur work.