Nigerian Designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi Says Fashion Should be Invested in, More than Football

Is fashion more important than football?

Nigerian fashion designer Lanre Da Silva Ajayi was on Channels Television over the weekend and the renowned designer spoke with passion about fashion and the boost it has been to the Nigerian economy.

According to the designer, fashion is the way forward for the Nigerian economy and if the government invests more in fashion it will certainly yield more.

She stressed the need for the Nigerian government to invest more in the fashion industry to grow the sector and create more jobs.

On Channels Television‘s programme, Sunrise, she pointed out that “Nigerians love fashion” and that more investment in the sector would help the rise of the fashion industry. According to her, making platforms available for young Nigerians to get involved in the business opportunities that are available in the fashion industry in Nigeria would help provide more jobs.

Lanre made it known on the show that fashion is a better investment for the nation than football has been.

Her interview has sparked a movement of #GoFashion and #GoFootball on social media, with different people taking the sides of the sectors they prefer.

Do you think fashion should be more invested in than football?