Members of the State Executive Council are to wear traditional outfits every first Monday of the month, while civil servants will wear them on Fridays in Abia State.
The Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, who announced the decision on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s SEC meeting, presided over by Governor Alex Otti at Government House, Umuahia, said the policy was part of efforts to promote indigenous craftsmanship and cultural pride.
Prince Kanu explained that the policy is aimed at encouraging the patronage of locally made traditional fabrics and designs, thereby supporting indigenous artisans while also fostering cultural pride among Abians.
“We are aware that there is an ongoing cultural revolution in the state, and we are putting on our locally made fabrics as one way of strengthening that revolution,” he stated.
The Commissioner added that beyond promoting the Igbo identity, the initiative would also help bridge the cultural gap and stimulate broader appreciation of Abia’s rich cultural heritage.
