“Okrika clothes shouldn’t be banned” – Reactions continue as Customs plans to ban second-hand clothes

‘Okrika’ clothes is injurious to the health of the nation — Ag. Customs controller, FOU Zone A#Imosocials pic.twitter.com/vl6v4rQp1p

— Imo Socials (@imosocials) June 9, 2023

Okrika clothes shouldn't be banned. It's a lucrative business that has kept many Nigerians going; But most importantly, a lot of people (myself included) rely on okrika clothes, shoes, etc. The Nigeria Customs Service is making an unwise decision, the govt should think thru.

— Daniel Regha (@DanielRegha) June 8, 2023

If them ban okrika clothes wetin man go wear?

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) June 10, 2023

The Customs Service has announced its intention to place a ban on the sale of second-hand clothes popularly called Okrika in Nigeria.

— Ayekooto (@DeeOneAyekooto) June 9, 2023

Buying "Okrika" is saving the planet ??.

Literally everyone in Nigeria believes that "okrika," i.e. thrift clothing is considered for people in the lower class, true as it may seem, buying thrift clothing and accessories is actually a way of practising sustainable fashion. pic.twitter.com/oDR4TrsJfw

— The Elite Stylist ?? (@reignerakinwole) June 5, 2023

Banning okrika is actually a stupid move by the government. Please don’t come and explain anything to me. It is a stupid move.

— Postey (@divineakporaye) June 10, 2023

Okrika is always going to be cheaper than bespoke sha. Unless we actually have local labels mass producing off-the-shelves, I’m not understanding this conversation.

— Pitobi Wan Kenobi (@TexTheLaw) June 10, 2023

Okrika has been mainstream since the 70s. You think it's because of IG thrift sellers that it has become more popular? People are fucking poorer so that what they can afford. I'm sure you'll ban second hand electronics,appliances & cars to save "the industry". Lol https://t.co/iD6Miie8bc

— LidGuitarist (@obierus) June 10, 2023