The Nigerian Textiles Manufacturers Association (NTMA) is asking state governments interested in procuring face masks for their citizens to consider using the Garments and Tailoring section of the association for its work for safe, secure, and hygenically-produced masks.
President of the NTMA, Mr. Folorunso Daniyan, said it was better to use trusted factories of its members rather than compound the health situation by using local tailors operating shops of questionable health backgrounds.
“In our bid to solve a problem, we should not inadvertently exacerbate it,” he said.y
He adds, “We are surprised that the Lagos state government has gone ahead to engage local tailors to produce face masks.This is against the usage of well established garment factories with capacity to meet the nations needs.
“This are well regulated companies, who have in place proper hygiene procedure and their production is standardised. We had expected Governments at all levels to engage the Nigerian Textile Manufacturers Association, this being the umbrella body for all textile and garments manufacturers.
“We had made various submissions through MAN, but are yet to be called upon.
“In addition we implore the government at all levels to ensure the materials used are from factories in Nigeria.
“It will be disappointing if at the end of the day the country resorts to importation, instead of encouraging and empowering local producers.”
