The declaration was contained in a letter dated 4th April, 2017, addressed to the Executive Secretary of National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma, through the Federal Ministry of Information & Culture.
The letter reads in part: “The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting of Wednesday, 1st February, 2017, has approved the adoption of Mondays and Wednesdays of every week as Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days as part of measures to uplift the nation’s culture and promote Made-in-Nigeria textile products”.
Buhari further directed that a presentation on the Made-in-Nigeria Campaign be made to the National Economic Council to secure the buy-in of State Governments.
As a follow-up to the letter, the Minister of Information & Culture, Lai Mohammed, asked the Management of NICO to provide a comprehensive proposal on how to effectively implement the policy in a manner that would encourage all Nigerians to conveniently observe the Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days.
Reacting to the Government’s approval for Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days, the Executive Secretary of NICO, Dr. Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma, stated that for him, it was one major breakthrough so far recorded by his administration in the Institute.
The letter reads in part: “The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting of Wednesday, 1st February, 2017, has approved the adoption of Mondays and Wednesdays of every week as Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days as part of measures to uplift the nation’s culture and promote Made-in-Nigeria textile products”.
Buhari further directed that a presentation on the Made-in-Nigeria Campaign be made to the National Economic Council to secure the buy-in of State Governments.
As a follow-up to the letter, the Minister of Information & Culture, Lai Mohammed, asked the Management of NICO to provide a comprehensive proposal on how to effectively implement the policy in a manner that would encourage all Nigerians to conveniently observe the Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days.
Reacting to the Government’s approval for Made-in-Nigeria Dress Days, the Executive Secretary of NICO, Dr. Barclays Foubiri Ayakoroma, stated that for him, it was one major breakthrough so far recorded by his administration in the Institute.
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ReplyDeleteDoes he make use of "made in Nigeria" health services, abi no b London e go when e sick?? Abeg he should practice what he preaches.
DeleteAunty Teju, it is for dress not health. Perhaps you should read again what the piece above is about.
DeleteThank you Olateju!...
DeleteDon't mind these people thinking we are fools!..
Mtcheeeeeeeeeeeew, misplaced priorities.
ReplyDeleteIs this a joke ?
ReplyDeleteDon't think so.
DeleteA move in the right direction. We need to build our own economy and empower our people. Instead of contributing to foreign economies that are already thriving.
ReplyDeleteWhat move what direction when he goes to London for healthcare. Set the example by treating your ailment at the National hospital
DeleteA move in the right direction. We need to build our own economy and empower our people. Instead of contributing to foreign economies that are already thriving.
ReplyDeleteMe that haven't wore native for years, so how do I cope nah.native for good 2 days a week 😭😭😭😭
ReplyDeleteNot necessarily native
DeleteAnkara to the rescue. Eheh
DeleteAnkara day.
ReplyDeleteYinmu.. Is this what we need now? Abeggi!
ReplyDeleteBuhari based on logistics hope you know we now have time for you ....how far with dollar
ReplyDelete😂😂😂😂😂😂y evulz?😆
DeleteLol. Saw this on Fb
DeleteDeclaring something and it being feasible are two different things. Those living below a dollar a day can't afford made in Nigeria cloths. Second hand clothes are more affordable. This government keeps shouting "made in Nigeria" up and down but at the slightest opportunity, they fly abroad to sort themselves. Bubu and co should swerve abeg
ReplyDeleteThank you dear. You just helped me type.
DeleteIs that even the major problem of Nigeria right now?
DeleteIs Aisat wearing made in Nigeria
DeleteOtas, funny enough hausas always wear local attires.
Deleteokay Oga buy the cloth for us Na. cost of living is expensive already u want to add another one join. most staff/people wear made in Nigeria on Fridays. quality Ankara material starts from 4k
ReplyDeleteYou no fit buy clothes abi? But you no mind waste data and credit on BBN. Oloshi
DeleteAnonymous I see u are mad. Oloriburuku somebody. Ashiere. Them dey follow u from ur village. Why u hide Na? U be witch were u take know say I waste data. Idiotic person.u reason with ur anus. Alakoba. Una no get sense of direction. So Friday native attire is not enough abi? Incompetency dey worry Una. If him want to encourage made in Nigeria he for drink agbo medicine Na, why go London for treatment?
DeleteOh Yea
ReplyDeleteGood one. Buy naija to grow naija.
ReplyDeleteNah cloth be our problem now abi. Big hiss
ReplyDeleteIt is part of the problem.
DeleteThis anonymous is crazy.why are u hiding na
DeleteNice move to encourage people to buy made in naija goods,but wait a min,you can't actually force people to buy or wear them,so is there a better reason for the declaration????
ReplyDeleteHnmmm ok o
ReplyDeleteUhmmmm
ReplyDeleteMtchewww is that his problem?
ReplyDeleteat long last,I've always wondered why Indians will put on sari and turbans to work while Nigerians will be putting on suit under hot sun. .all the same this is good news for we tailors😆😆
ReplyDeleteOnly their women put it on. As u he being watching too much Bollywood. Why not make prisoner clothes made in nigeria. Mteww
DeleteThank God. Make I no come dey find money to buy office wears wey my Ankara full wardrobe
ReplyDeleteIs this Nigerian's problem?...
ReplyDeletePeople are commiting sucide daily and there is a meningitis outbreak too due to the hardship and badluck he brought to us and he has the nerve to impose this on us?..
Nonsense!...
Rubbish misplaced priorities!...
How did he impose it on us? It is not a forceful thing. It is optional but should be acknowledged by those who see fit. Besides, this is another way of solving one of our problems. By buying from within, enriching us instead of the outside market. At least, let us make our criticisms with deep thought and reflection. There is wisdom in deep thought.
DeleteDeep thought's something she's not capable of
DeleteAnon 09:17..
DeleteOkay,why did Vuharia always travel to the UK for his health?..
Is this not height of hypocrisy?...
Vuharia is a failure!...
@queen he shld have taken agbo medicine if he want to encourage M.I.N
DeleteWho una epp?
ReplyDeleteWho you help? Ewu
DeleteAnonymous ur family Ewu.
DeleteIf only the banks will agree.
ReplyDeleteMy Bank allows staff to wear Ankara all through the week if you want. As long as it's not iro and buba or boubou. It's an international Bank btw.
DeleteYep. We are colleagues. SCB...
DeleteYep. We are colleagues. SCB...
DeleteHow does this improve the standard of living. U don begin look for Nigerians trouble abi?As we quiet for your matter since, your belly no sweet you? Okay oh wait for us.
ReplyDeleteIt improves standard of living by buying from within and creating job for people inside the country instead of those outside who milk us dry. Be wise with your critique
DeleteY d threat tho?😆
DeleteAnonymous u must be crazy. The textile industry is dead. Most of the natives material are imported. Hollandis is imported. Ankara are imported from Ghana congo cote d, voire. Do ur finds
DeleteNo be lie
ReplyDeleteI commend PMB for this but pple shd not wear Buba and Agbada to work cos it could cause accident at work and the may not be able to work smart.
ReplyDeleteGodwin
Iro and buba loading😆😆😆
DeleteSome manage to buy 1200naira Ankara, sometimes they share 6yards for 6children, sometimes husband takes 4yards and wife 2yards or 3 yard each, all in all tailor will charge all party concern. 1200naira Ankara, 5000naira tailor charge. What am I even saying. I'm bored joor, this new location ain't anything like my old one. God, bring blessings our way.
ReplyDeleteMisplaced priorities! They will soon start selling okrika Ankara, etibo etc.
ReplyDeleteEhen..ask me o
ReplyDeleteNative tins dear😂
ReplyDeleteAna emenu!
ReplyDeleteFabrick Inkk Factory makes some wicked clothes (high end look at affordable prices) y'all should check them out.
ReplyDeleteFabrick Inkk Factory makes some wicked clothes (high end look at affordable prices) y'all should check them out.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I don't support this, I want to say it isn't only Ankara that is made in Nigeria. Most are not even made in Nigeria. I've made several shirts from fabrics made in Nigeria that I had to give out cos I over wore them without them getting wornout. My issue with this is that the clothes on our backs are not the most urgent of problems facing us. BTW, we can use Ankara to sew lovely formal attires.
ReplyDeleteDid he put our uniformed men into consideration when he made this declaration? Pa Vuhari this is not necessary.
ReplyDeleteSo long as it's not enforced,Not a bad idea.
ReplyDeleteA lot of people were already wearing native attires on Fridays was anyway.
Buhari don dey craze. It is unconstitutional to dictate dressing to citizens. He that is wearing one Morocco caftan taking London treatment
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