Leather Industry

Nigerian Govt To Curb Ponmo Consumption, Boost Leather Production

Nov 11, 2024. by Praise Ben

The Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST) is advancing plans to establish mini tanneries across all states to boost leather production and reduce reliance on hides and skin for consumption as “ponmo.” NILEST Director-General, Mohammed Yakubu, highlighted this strategy in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stating that … Read more

FG Moves To Ban “Ponmo” Eating Nationwide

Sep 20, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

The federal government says it is proposing legislation to ban the consumption of animal skin, locally known as ponmo, in the country to revive tanneries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Muhammad Yakubu, director-general, Nigerian Institute of Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, said this in Abuja on Sunday. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As … Read more