The Lagos State Government has confirmed to local media that its industrial leather hub at Matori, in the Mushin area of the state, will be inaugurated in the second quarter of 2025.

Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, announced the timeline during the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing in Ikeja. The briefing marked the second anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.

Mr Ajigbotafe said the hub was established to support artisans and entrepreneurs operating within the state’s leather value chain. He stated that the facility will provide equipment and infrastructure for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and contribute to employment generation and skills development.

He added that the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment is focused on supporting nano, micro, small and medium-sized businesses through infrastructure and sustainable initiatives.