Dr. Comfort Anave Mado-Alabi has made significant contributions to Nigeria’s fashion and textile industry through her roles as an educator, author, and industry expert.

Dr. Mado-Alabi has served as a lecturer in the Department of Textile Technology & Fashion Design at Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria. In this capacity, she has educated and mentored numerous students, equipping them with essential skills for the fashion industry. (Source: internationalpolicybrief.org)

 

She has authored and co-authored several influential books, including:

– Undergarment: Make it Yourself

– Garment Industry and Effective Management

– Introduction to Fashion Design and Garment Manufacture

These publications serve as valuable resources for both students and professionals in the fashion sector. (Source: ancestralhouseglobal.com)

As the Managing Director of Na’Vave Global Limited, Dr. Mado-Alabi has been instrumental in training artisans and apprentices. Notably, she participated in the IDEA programme, which aims to upgrade the skills of shoemakers, tailors, and automotive mechanics in Abia State. Her efforts have enabled artisans to align with the national skill qualification framework, thereby enhancing product quality and contributing to economic growth. (Source: businessday.ng)

 

Dr. Mado-Alabi has conducted research on sustainability within Nigeria’s garment and textile industry. Her work emphasizes the importance of producing garment accessories locally to support industry sustainability. (Source: academia.edu)

 

Collaborating with experts like Eunice Oghinan, Dr. Mado-Alabi has contributed to the development of curricula that integrate traditional techniques with modern fashion design principles. This approach ensures that emerging designers are well-equipped to meet contemporary industry demands. (Source: ancestralhouseglobal.com)

Through her multifaceted roles, Dr. Comfort Mado-Alabi continues to influence and advance Nigeria’s fashion and textile industry, fostering growth and innovation.