The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, today, commissioned a new leather processing and manufacturing hub in Mushin, Lagos State, in what has been described as a major boost for job creation, youth empowerment, and industrial growth.
The multi-million-naira facility, named in honour of the First Lady for her lifelong commitment to social investment and women empowerment, is expected to directly employ 10,000 people while benefiting more than 150,000 artisans across Lagos.
According to officials, 70 percent of the jobs in the hub are reserved for women and young people.
The centre is equipped to produce shoes, bags, belts, and garments on a scale previously unattainable for small businesses.
“With this hub, our hides and skins will no longer leave Nigeria unprocessed. They will be transformed here into world-class leather products proudly stamped Made in Lagos, Made in Nigeria,” a government representative said during the ceremony.
Beyond local value addition, the hub is projected to generate more than $250 million in export earnings annually, positioning Lagos as a key player in Africa’s leather industry.
However, leaders at the event stressed that the true impact of the initiative would be felt at the grassroots adding, “The real success will be measured by the cobbler in Mushin who earns more for his craft, the tanner in Oko-Oba who now has steady work, and the young designer in Yaba who can finally take her brand to the world.”
The commissioning signals another step in Lagos State’s push to strengthen local industries, create jobs, and expand opportunities for households across the state.
