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The Federal Govt. on Monday said that a total of
145 textile companies had shut down operations between 1980 and now due to
harsh economic climate.
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The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and
Investment, Aisha Abubakar, stated this during a meeting with members of the
Cotton, Textile and Garment Implementation Committee.
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She lamented that the industry, which used to be
the highest employer of labour of the govt. had become a shadow of itself,
employing very few people.
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The meeting held at the headquarters of the
ministry in Abuja was aimed at reviewing the progress so far made with the
implementation of the National Cotton, Textile and Garment Policy.
CULLED FROM THE PUNCH.
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