The Federation of Young Professional Tailors Association, Ede, has appealed to the Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke, for support to enable the association function more effectively.
The appeal was made on Wednesday during a special prayer session organised to mark the association’s annual anniversary at its secretariat along Yidi Road, Ojoro area of Ede.
Speaking at the event, the President-General of the association, Comrade Walliyullai Adesina, noted that tailors contribute meaningfully to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), stressing that clothing is a basic human necessity both in life and in death.
According to him, the association has existed for several years, with members spread across Ede town and its environs.
“As artisans, our role is huge and very crucial. Tailoring is a global profession, not limited to Nigeria alone. Clothes do not sew themselves; that is why tailors are everywhere, operating peacefully and professionally in line with laid-down regulations,” he said.
Adesina assured Governor Adeleke of the association’s support, pledging that members would exercise their civic responsibility by voting accordingly in forthcoming elections.
In her remarks, Alhaja Kaothar Oyedele said members were passionate about achieving the association’s aims and objectives but were constrained by inadequate support.
“One of our major challenges is our inability to benefit from some of the incentive programmes organised by the government,” she said.
Other members, including Alhaja Ola Anabi, Mrs. Arogunmosa, Mummy Atiyat, and the Chairperson of Owode-Ede, Alhaja Lawal, also appealed to the state government for assistance and recognition.
Similarly, Comrade Abdul Hakeem Abdul Roheem, popularly known as Akorede, emphasised the need for greater recognition and patronage of the tailoring profession.
“Our importance cannot be overemphasised, especially during elections. There is hardly any polling unit where you will not find at least one tailor.
“Overall, we need manpower and support to carry out our activities within the limits of the law,” he said.
Other frontline tailors who spoke at the anniversary—including former chairman Comrade Sulaiman, Alfa Ahmad, Hammed Olatunji, Daud Okikiola, and Abd-Fatai Abd-Lateef—affirmed that tailoring is a viable profession capable of opening doors to greater opportunities.
Responding on behalf of the government, Alhaji Abdul-Ganiy Amoo Tiamiyu commended the association for its support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s renewed agenda ahead of August 8.
He encouraged members to strengthen their association by increasing their membership base and ensuring that all eligible members obtained their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to participate fully in the democratic process.
“Governor Ademola Adeleke does not take the plight of artisans lightly, and his administration will continue to support initiatives that promote their welfare and recognition,” he said.
Alhaji Tiamiyu, who is a Commissioner with the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), assured the association of the government’s continued collaboration with artisans and business groups to ensure they receive necessary support as and when due.
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