Adhama Textile is a Nigerian textile manufacturer located in Kano, specializing in cotton products like towels, bedsheets, napkins, jersey materials and custom printed T-shirts from its facility in the Bompai Industrial Area. Established in 1978, it is a 100% indigenous company that has grown from a small sewing factory into an integrated knitting, dyeing, sewing, and finishing operation. The company has collaborated with other businesses, such as Territex Nigeria Limited, for resource sharing and processing, and is working to become fully operational with new machinery after receiving support from organizations like the Bank of Industry.
The company has been involved in industry-wide discussions, advocating for policies to protect the Nigerian textile sector and has participated in various youth empowerment initiatives in Kano

Company overview

Advocacy: The company’s leadership has advocated for government policies to protect the Nigerian textile industry by suggesting measures such as requiring textile importers to register designs and banning fully finished imported textiles that can be produced locally.

Youth empowerment: Adhama Textile has been a partner in local initiatives to train and empower youth, including a program to train repentant Kano youths.

Industry recognition: The company is a recognized stakeholder in Nigeria’s textile sector, with its chairman having over 30 years of experience.

Products: The company produces and finishes textiles using 100% Nigerian cotton, with products including towels, napkins, bedsheets, jersey materials and custom printed T-shirts

Operations: It is an integrated facility that handles knitting, dyeing, sewing, and finishing.

Location: The company is based in Kano, Nigeria, a region known for its history of textile production.

Collaboration: Adhama Textile works with other companies, such as Territex Nigeria Limited, sharing facilities and resources, and accepting dyeing jobs for other businesses.

Support and future plans: The company has received support from the Debt Management Office and the Bank of Industry and is in the process of installing new machinery to become fully independent for yarn production.