First Lady Remi Tinubu unveils national unity fabric ahead of Independence Day
Story by Jane AISO
Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of Nigeria, has unveiled the one Nigeria unity fabric at the state house conference centre, Abuja.
She explained that the concept of a national fabric was inspired by her visit to Zimbabwe in December 2023, where she saw a similar initiative which she described as a symbol of national unity.
The First Lady revealed this in her keynote address at the unveiling of #OneNigeria/UnityFabric and announcement of the winner of the competition.
The fabric was designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele, a graduate from the University of Ibadan.
Bamidele, who went home with a prize of N25 million, emerged the winner of a fabric designs competition, organised by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), chaired by First Lady Oluremi.
She said the #OneNigeria/UnityFabric Competition was launched in February 2024, calling on youths aged 15-25 to create a design that would represent Nigeria’s unity.
A panel of judges, including renowned fashion icon Princess Zainab Abba Folawiyo, international textile fashion designer Miss Banke Kuku and other friends of the Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI, selected the best design from 111 entries.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu commended the rigorous selection process and thanked the judges and members of the Governing Board of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) for their efforts.
In her speech, Senator Oluremi Tinubu said “my heart is filled with joy as we have just witnessed the unveiling of the #OneNigeriaUnity Fabric, the announcement of the winner of the competition and the presentation of prize ceremony. I say big congratulations to Miss Bamidele Mufiyinfoluwa, she did quite a fantastic job.
The first lady also disclosed that the new national fabric would be worn across the country to celebrate the Independence Day Anniversary on October 1, 2024.
She further said that the fabric will be mass-produced by local manufacturers with a view to stimulate local textile industries, create jobs, and boost the economy.
Proofreading by Gift Luckson, Editor at Neptune Prime.
