The Lagos State Government has unveiled a new leather processing and manufacturing hub in Mushin, a project expected to transform Nigeria’s hides and skins into high-value products while generating thousands of jobs.
The state-of-the-art leather processing and manufacturing hub was formally inaugurated on Saturday by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, during her three-day official visit to Lagos.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his remarks, revealed that the hub, named in honour of the First Lady, will directly employ 10,000 people and support over 150,000 artisans across the state.
He noted that 70 percent of the jobs have been reserved for women and young people as part of the state’s push for inclusive growth.
The facility is equipped to produce shoes, bags, belts, and other leather products at a scale that individual businesses cannot achieve on their own. With an annual export potential of more than $250 million, the hub is projected to position Lagos as a major player in global leather markets.
Beyond the financial figures, Governor Sanwo-Olu said the initiative is designed to uplift local communities. “The true success will be measured by the cobbler in Mushin who earns more for his craft, the tanner in Oko-Oba who now has steady work, and the young designer in Yaba who can finally take her brand to the world,” he added.
The hub is part of Lagos State’s broader vision to boost industrialisation, reduce raw material exports, and create sustainable livelihoods for residents.
