Xirea Apparels opens modern factory

Xirea Apparels Limited recently opened its world-class factory for business. The event attracted an interesting mix of dignitaries from oil and gas, fashion, construction, education, armed forces and banking sectors.

The company commissioned two warehouses (raw materials and finished goods) and the garment factory. Mr Simbi Wabote, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) represented by Dr. Patrick Obah the Director of Statistics and Research; Mr. Walter Paviani, the Managing Director of Saipem Nigeria and Mr. Kayode Ogunleye, Vice President HR Shell Nigeria, did the honours of cutting the ribbons signifying that Xirea is open for business.

The event also showcased the launch of West Africa’s first indigenous brand of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Buphalo. Buphalo Active Gear is Xirea’s first customer and showcased its products by hosting Africa’s first ever safety fashion runway to the delight of the guests.

Mr. Obinna Eneh, founder of Xirea Apparels and Buphalo Active gear, during his speech themed: “The Spirit of Nigeria,” reiterated his vision of employing more than 50,000 people by the year 2030. He also promised to make the Buphalo Safety Fashion runway event an annual fixture.

Xirea Apparels is a full package clothing manufacturing service that handles everything from thought to finish to bring its customers’ vision to life. It has the capacity and expertise to manufacture to export quality safety garments, armed forces uniforms, school uniforms, corporate apparels, menswear, womenswear, sportswear and Kidswear.