Lagos Fashion And Design Week Founder Set To Work Govt For Cotton Production

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Yesterday in Lagos the Lagos Fashion and Design Week FDW, Miss Omoyele Akerele, said that for Nigeria to be the hub of fashion and an avenue for creating wealth and employment, government should support Nigerian farmers to grow cotton. Speaking in Lagos yesterday at a press briefing to announce the commencement of the second edition of the fashion week, which starts today at the Expo Centre of Eko Hotel and will run till October 27,
Miss Omoyele also said that for there to be local fabric Nigerian designers would work with, having cotton produced in Nigeria would play a critical role. She also urged revival of the textile industry and more.

Well  Akerele, the Founder of the Lagos Fashion and Design Week is to make Nigeria an internationally recognised nation for fashion and design.

Omoyele finally that this year’s edition would host over 33 designers showcasing their spring/summer collections.Great indeed.