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A former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s garment and footwear industry in Aba, Abia State, can generate revenue comparable to the country’s oil earnings if properly managed and supported.

Obi stated this in a statement shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday, following his visit to Aba where he engaged with stakeholders of the Africa Democratic Congress.

The former governor said he visited the commercial hub on Saturday at the invitation of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, commending him and his team for the reception.

He also praised Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, for efforts to develop Aba, popularly known as Enyimba City.
During the visit, Obi said he granted a one-hour interview on Magic FM, describing it as his first appearance on radio and television this year.

He also commended members of the Africa Democratic Congress for what he described as a productive engagement. Highlighting the economic potential of Aba, he reiterated the need for Nigeria to transition from a consumption-driven economy to a production-based one.

When I speak about moving the country from consumption to production, Aba remains one of the cities that will contribute immensely to that, as it remains a hub for garment and shoe production.

Both products, garments and shoes, remain top and earn as much as we earn from oil for Bangladesh and Vietnam respectively and can do so for Nigeria if well managed and supported,” he said.

Obi, however, identified leadership as critical to unlocking the country’s economic potential, stressing the need for competence, compassion and commitment in governance.

Our challenge remains competent leadership with capacity, compassion, and commitment to national development, as seen in other comparable nations,” he said. He reaffirmed his belief in the country’s future, stating, “A new Nigeria is possible.

yarimo:
After increasing poverty rate as governor of small anambra state that is not up to a LGA in Niger state.

Richtaiwo:
Here he goes again with another dubious claim. Aba footwear surpassing Nigeria’s oil revenue? If that were true, what is stopping them from fully pursuing such a lucrative venture?

This fraud needs to learn to distinguish between fantasy and reality, because Nigerians are far more concerned with facts than with superficial claims that can convince a baby goat.

Richtaiwo:
Here he goes again with another dubious claim. Aba footwear surpassing Nigeria’s oil revenue? If that were true, what is stopping them from fully pursuing such a lucrative venture?

This fraud needs to learn to distinguish between fantasy and reality, because Nigerians are far more concerned with facts than with superficial claims that can convince a baby goat.

mrvitalis:
Because of government useless policy on fabric importation... Making aba made wears uncompetitive globally

I have made the analysis here severally

Aba can generate 60 billion dollars from garment and lather industry

OlujobaSamuel:
Smiles, this dude is high
Using textile and fabric to rival oil sector
The only thing that can come close to natural resources is talent, because the pricing is arbitrary, so a footballer or musician can be paid a ridiculous amount that is not determined by market value, same can't be said of any goods

mrvitalis:
Because of government useless policy on fabric importation... Making aba made wears uncompetitive globally

I have made the analysis here severally

Aba can generate 60 billion dollars from garment and lather industry

mrvitalis:
Because of government useless policy on fabric importation... Making aba made wears uncompetitive globally

I have made the analysis here severally

Aba can generate 60 billion dollars from garment and lather industry

Okechinwadike:
china get oil? Why did you people refuse to get sense?