The hub is expected to create 10,000 direct jobs and position Lagos as the leather logistics capital in West Africa, according to a statement issued by Gboyega Akosile, special adviser on media and publicity to Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The facility will manufacture shoes, bags, belts, packaging bags and other leather products.

Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu recently inaugurated an industrial leather processing and manufacturing unit in Mushin, a trading suburb of Lagos state.
The hub is expected to create 10,000 direct jobs and position Lagos as the leather logistics capital in West Africa.
When fully operational, it is expected to generate more than $250 million annually in export turnover.

The hub would also provide solutions for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) struggling to meet bulk orders due to limited equipment and capacity, the statement said.

Tinubu said the hub aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ to accelerate diversification through industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts and manufacturing, according to domestic media reports.

Sanwo-Olu said the hub, when fully operational, is expected to generate more than $250 million annually in export turnover, while over 150,000 artisans would benefit from training and start-up support to boost productivity.

The governor vowed to expand the leather hub through continuous infrastructure upgrades, linking it to fashion districts, e-commerce platforms and rail services.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports have recorded steady growth in July 2025, rising by 9.84 per cent to $455.16 million compared with $414.38 million in July 2024. Exports to the EU (excluding the UK) posted the strongest gain of 26.69 per cent, while shipments to ‘Other’ markets grew by 24.24 per cent. The UK market saw only a marginal increase of 0.72 per cent, and exports to the US declined by 2.7 per cent during the month.

Sri Lanka’s apparel exports rose 9.84 per cent YoY in July 2025 to $455.16 million, driven by a 26.69 per cent surge to the EU and 24.24 per cent to ‘Other’ markets, though the US fell 2.7 per cent.
January–July exports grew 9.09 per cent to $2.92 billion, with gains across all key destinations.
JAAF said the performance reflects adaptability, urging trade support and value addition to sustain growth.

For the cumulative period of January to July 2025, total apparel exports reached $2,916.10 million, up 9.09 per cent from $2,673.19 million in the same period of 2024.

Growth was broad-based across markets, with exports to the EU (excluding the UK) rising by 18.2 per cent, to ‘Other’ markets by 11.02 per cent, to the UK by 5.65 per cent, and to the US by 2.91 per cent, Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) said in a release.

“The growth seen in July and over the first seven months of 2025 highlights the adaptability of Sri Lanka’s apparel industry and its firm position in key markets such as the EU. This performance reflects manufacturers’ ongoing efforts to meet buyer expectations on speed, quality, and compliance. Sustaining momentum will require expanded trade opportunities, supportive policies, and a stronger focus on value addition across the supply chain,” a spokesperson for JAAF said.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)