The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprises (CPPE) has cautioned that the Nigerian Senate’s plan to prohibit textile imports will negatively impact the national economy. Dr. Muda Yusuf, the organization’s chief executive, released a statement on Sunday criticizing the policy.
This legislative move originated from a motion led by Senator Sunday Katung on June 9, 2026, aimed at revitalizing the textile sector in the Kaduna-Kano region. However, the CPPE argues that this approach ignores the root issues facing the industry. According to the group, the textile sector is currently worth approximately N7 trillion and supports the livelihoods of roughly 10 million people.
Yusuf stated that the real obstacles involve structural problems such as high energy prices, inadequate infrastructure, expensive credit, smuggling, and outdated equipment. Rather than banning imports, he suggests that sustainable growth depends on implementing structural reforms, lowering production costs, and improving access to long-term financing. The CPPE warns that cutting off supplies will only decrease market competitiveness and harm workers.
