Sokoto government’s plan to revitalise its leather industry received a
boost Monday when a team from the United Nations Industrial Development
Organisation (UNIDO) began a seven day assessment visit to the state.
The team, under the organisation’s Investment/Technology Promotion Office,
will meet with stakeholders and other experts to map out strategies on how
best to produce, package and market Sokoto leather works for export.
Receiving the delegation in Sokoto, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal said his
administration is determined lay solid structures for the industrial
development of the state.
“Sokoto leather is one of the best in the world. We are determined to
properly nurture the sector to ensure our people benefit from it. Your
coming here demonstrates our commitment to this objective. Be assured that
we will do our bit to ensure the desired objective is achieved,” he said.
In her remarks, Head of UNIDO Nigeria Office, Mrs Adebisi Folashade, said
the visit was part of measures to concretise previous agreements signed by
her office and the Sokoto government.
She said during the visit, all stakeholders will make input to the
committee for further action.
“At the end of this visit, a working document will be prepared for
presentation to investors and other interest groups,” she added.
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Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal (second from right), showcasing one of the
leather works produced in Sokoto to the UNIDO team.