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NILEST plans mini tanneries in every state

11/11/2024
The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) has announced plans to establish mini tanneries across all 36 states to transform hides and skins into valuable leather products. This initiative, recently reported in local media, aims to revitalise Nigeria’s leather industry by introducing modern technology and infrastructure.

NILEST’s Director-General, Prof. Mohammed Yakubu, highlighted that leather is a significant national resource with the potential to generate foreign exchange and create jobs. He emphasised the need to reduce the consumption of hides as “Kpomo,” noting that existing tanneries cannot process the vast amounts of hides and skins produced.

The mini tanneries are expected to process up to five tonnes of leather weekly, targeting both local and international markets. Experts estimate that Nigeria’s leather industry could generate over $1 billion annually in exports.

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