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Garments & Footwear Factory Owners Association of Nigeria

GAFFOAN is Nigerian fashion industry trade association that promotes local production of fashion products and accessories. Our work at GAFFOAN focuses on three key pillars, namely, access to finance, market and technology. We provides exclusive expertise — and drives progress — across supply chain & sourcing; trade, logistics & manufacturing; and brand protection.

We help our members navigate the complex regulatory environment and lower costs. Members gain unparalleled access to information and exclusive insights on regulation and policy, and premier opportunities for networking and collaboration. Finally, GAFFOAN membership extends to all suppliers associated with your organization.

Garments & Footwear Factory Owners Association of Nigeria

GAFFOAN is Nigerian fashion industry trade association that promotes local production of fashion products and accessories. Our work at GAFFOAN focuses on three key pillars, namely, access to finance, market and technology. We provides exclusive expertise — and drives progress — across supply chain & sourcing; trade, logistics & manufacturing; and brand protection.

We help our members navigate the complex regulatory environment and lower costs. Members gain unparalleled access to information and exclusive insights on regulation and policy, and premier opportunities for networking and collaboration. Finally, GAFFOAN membership extends to all suppliers associated with your organization.

Services rendered by GAFFOAN

Project Financing

Facilitating access to finance for equipment procurement and working capital

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Trade & Investment

Promoting indigenous manufacturing through access to local and global market programs and investment opportunities

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Skills & Technology

Enabling knowledge and technology exchange programs

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WHO WE ARE

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Garments and Footwear Factory Owners Association of Nigeria (GAFFOAN) is a Nigerian industry trade group representing over 1,600 sewing companies, brands and their suppliers. Our collective workforce number over 27000 employees across the nation.

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WHO WE ARE

Get to Know Us

Garments and Footwear Factory Owners Association of Nigeria (GAFFOAN) is a Nigerian industry trade group representing over 1,600 sewing companies, brands and their suppliers. Our collective workforce number over 27000 employees across the nation.

BUSINESS INNOVATION Explore Industry Services BECOME A MEMBER

GAFFOAN Mission & Vision

To continously transform the Nigerian textile, garment and footwear manufacturing industries through innovative, organized private sector solutions.

- Mission

To be the leading business membership organization promoting local fashion businesses and industries in Nigeria.

- Vision

Events & Updates

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16Sep

ITMA Germany 2027

9:00 am - 4:00 pmMessegelände Hannover
20Aug

Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2026

8:00 am - 5:00 pmKensington & Chelsea Events and Conference Centre, London
14Apr

Fashion Source Shenzhen

12:00 am - 11:59 pmShenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center
16Jun

Aba Texart Exhibition

12:00 am - 11:59 pmWilcox Memorial Comprehensive Secondary School

Our Partners

We invite you to meet our partners and stakeholders that are ever ready to give us the leverages upon which we soar.