The Ogun State Government has announced its decision to prohibit the sale of counterfeit imported Adire fabrics within the state.
Mr. Adebola Sofela, the Commissioner for Industry, Trade, and Investment, made this declaration during the 2nd Annual Business Fair organized by the Rotary Club of Isheri-North, Isheri, on Friday.
Represented by the ministry’s Director of Industrial Promotion, Kehinde Akintomide, Sofela emphasized the government’s commitment to enact laws safeguarding the authenticity of indigenous fabrics and shielding them from foreign imitations.
He added that the state government had inaugurated the Modern Adire Shared Facility at Asero and the Ogun Fashion Hub to support Adire business and the fashion industry.
“Under the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Dapo Abiodun, we have embarked on a transformative journey aimed at creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, fostering entrepreneurship, and uplifting our communities,” he said.