Reviving Nigeria's Fibre, Textile and Apparel Sector
Under the leadership of the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) is implementing the National Cotton, Textile and Garment Industrial Transformation Programme (NCTG-ITP). Through targeted policies, new institutions, and flagship projects, the Ministry is turning the fibre-to-fashion value chain into a driver of jobs, exports, and industrial growth.
Why the FTA Sector Matters
Every garment begins as fibre. In Nigeria, it often starts as cotton planted by farmers in the North and the South-West. The cotton then moves through ginneries, textile mills, and garment factories before ending up as clothing. The Fibre, Textile & Apparel value chain connects these steps, turning agriculture into industry and jobs.Once employing over 450,000 people and contributing 25% of manufacturing GDP, the FTA industry was Nigeria’s second-largest employer after the government. Textile mills thrived, workers filled factory floors, and “Made in Nigeria” carried pride. Then the industry fell silent—undone by policy gaps and an influx of imports. But the story isn’t over.Today, the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment is writing a new chapter, repositioning the FTA industry as a modern, competitive, and job-creating engine for national growth.
Introducing the National Cotton, Textile and Garment Industrial Transformation Programme (NCTG-ITP)
This NCTG-ITP is a four-phased execution-led industrial transformation programme that connects production, markets, policy, finance, infrastructure, and institutions into a single delivery framework across the entire CTG value chain.
Phase 1: Value Chain Activation Pilot (Oct 2025 – Mar 2026) - Initial activation of value chain linkages and proof of execution.
Phase 2: Value Chain Enablement (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026) - Alignment of policy measures and institutions.
Phase 3: Value Chain Scale-Up (Apr 2026 – Nov 2026) - Expansion of production capacity supported by financing and industrial infrastructure.
Phase 4: Market Expansion and Investment Anchoring (2027) - Expansion into domestic and regional markets and alignment of long-term investment capital.
Phase 1: Value Chain Activation Pilot
Nigeria’s FTA industry is being rebuilt on a new foundation that combines sound policy with strong institutions.Together, these frameworks mark the start of a new chapter for Nigeria’s fibre-to-fashion economy — one built on policy clarity, institutional coordination, and a forward-looking vision for industrial growth.
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Phase 2: Value Chain Enablement
Nigeria’s FTA industry is being rebuilt on a new foundation that combines sound policy with strong institutions.Together, these frameworks mark the start of a new chapter for Nigeria’s fibre-to-fashion economy — one built on policy clarity, institutional coordination, and a forward-looking vision for industrial growth.
Nomenclature Change – From CTG to FTA
The shift from Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) to Fibre, Textile and Apparel (FTA) reflects a broader vision.
Revised FTA Policy
The new policy framework will strengthen the value chain through raw materials, infrastructure, finance, fiscal, market, skill and regulation measures.
National FTA Development Council (NFTADC)
The soon-to-be operationalized NFTADC, will be a dedicated institution responsible for coordination & implementation
Phase 3: Value Chain Scale-Up
Expansion of production capacity supported by financing and industrial infrastructure.
Value Chain Linkage
Connecting existing value chain actors and improving supply chain coordination.
Textile Industrial Park
Revitalising dormant textile manufacturing assets and transforming them into CTG industrial parks
MSME Production Cluster
Strengthening MSME segment by upgrading textile and garment clusters.
Phase 4: Market Expansion and Investment Anchoring
Expansion of production capacity supported by financing and industrial infrastructure.
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Programme Governance Structure
Building a globally competitive FTA industry requires strong partnerships between government, private investors, development partners, and industry stakeholders. FMITI is coordinating a broad network of collaborators to mobilize finance, technology, and technical expertise for the sector’s revival.
Senator John Owan Enoh
Honorable Minister of State for Industry
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment
Looking Ahead
Earlier this year, I unveiled six focal areas under my leadership agenda for industrial development, with the Textile and Apparel sector as one of the key pillars.
Reviving this sector is more than an economic imperative — it is central to job creation, rural revitalization, and Nigeria’s participation in regional and global value chains. Through collaborative reform, we have built the policy and institutional foundations needed to reposition the Fibre, Textile, and Apparel (FTA) industry as a driver of inclusive industrial growth.
The next phase focuses on translating these frameworks into tangible programmes that deliver measurable outcomes: factories reopened, clusters upgraded, and exports scaled. Over the coming year, priority will be given to:
Expanding the Nigeria First FTA Procurement Programme.
Advancing park development and cluster upgrades.
Launching targeted skills and certification programs for factory and cluster workers.
Strengthening partnerships with investors, development partners, and states.
The goal is clear: to build a self-sustaining, globally competitive fibre-to-fashion economy that creates jobs, drives exports, and restores Nigeria’s place as a manufacturing leader in Africa.
~ J.O.E.
Be Part of Nigeria’s FTA Transformation
Nigeria’s Fibre, Textile and Apparel (FTA) transformation is a national effort powered by collaboration. We invite investors, manufacturers, development partners, and entrepreneurs to play a role in building our fibre-to-fashion economy.For partnerships, investments, and programme inquiries, contact the Programme Secretariat
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