The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to ban the importation of adire/kampala and other local fabrics to protect the local market and earn foreign exchange for the country.

The resolution of the House followed the adoption of the motion moved by a member representing Abeokuta South Federal Constituency, Ogun State, AFOLABI AFUAPE.

Moving the motion, the lawmaker noted the historical significance of Adire/Kampala (tie-and-dye) fabrics in Nigeria while emphasising the need to protect and promote local production to preserve the nation’s cultural heritage.

The lawmaker further warned that failure to protect consumers from imitations of Adire/Kampala products from foreign markets could lead to dire consequences for the Nigerian local cottage industry.

When the motion was put into voice votes by the Speaker, TAJUDEEN ABBAS, who presided over the plenary session, it was unanimously supported by members.

Following the adoption of the motion, the House mandated the Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics, and Values, in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency, to launch a nationwide campaign to promote the cultural significance of Adire/Kampala and other locally produced fabrics and to patronise locally produced fabrics.