The Lagos State Government has taken a bold step in industrialisation with the commissioning of the Oluremi Tinubu Leather Hub in Mushin, a project designed to create at least 10,000 jobs and drive the state’s ambition of becoming West Africa’s leather logistics capital.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who led the inauguration, described the project as a turning point in Lagos’ non-oil export strategy. He explained that the hub, fitted with cutting-edge industrial machines, will allow mass production of high-demand items such as shoes, belts, handbags, and packaging materials.
The governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed in a statement that the hub will provide significant support for Nano, Small, Medium and Medium Enterprises (NSMMEs) that face challenges in handling large-scale orders due to limited production capacity.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, in her remarks, lauded the project as a model of public-private partnership and innovation. She emphasized its alignment with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes economic diversification through manufacturing, creative arts, and digital technologies.
Mrs. Tinubu said:
“This hub stands as a symbol of how government and citizens can work together to turn challenges into opportunities and create a pathway of prosperity.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu announced that beyond job creation, the hub is expected to deliver $250 million in annual export turnover while training and supporting over 150,000 artisans across Lagos.
He noted that 70 percent of the employment opportunities at the hub would be reserved for youths, women, and artisans. According to him, the state would continue investing in infrastructure, transparent regulation, and technology integration to ensure the hub’s long-term success.
Frontpagenews.ng reports that the State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, stressed that the hub would enable Lagos-based artisans to manufacture top-quality products at lower costs while enhancing their competitiveness in international trade.
