Textile manufacturers seek stronger trade protection for local industry

The Nigeria Textile Manufacturers Association (NTMA) is intensifying its campaign for enhanced government intervention to shield the nation's textile sector. The association argues that the industry is under severe pressure from a deluge of imports, rampant smuggling, and inequitable competition from foreign entities.

Dr. Hamma Ali Kwajaffa, the Director-General of NTMA, articulated the association's long-standing position during a program on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). He emphasized the persistent call for robust and decisive trade policies that would effectively curb the influx of foreign goods and protect domestic production.

NTMA's plea highlights a critical challenge facing the Nigerian textile industry, which has struggled to compete with cheaper, often illicitly imported goods. The association believes that stronger protectionist measures are essential for the survival and growth of local manufacturers, enabling them to thrive against unfair market conditions.

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the association has consistently advocated decisive trade policies, including […]