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Hon. Minister of State for Industry 🇳🇬
Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment 🇳🇬
Driving Industrial Excellence and Innovation

29/10/2026

I joined colleagues, the Honourable Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, CON, the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON, the Honourable Minister of State for Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, CFA, and the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Deborah Bako Odoh to receive a delegation from the German Bundestag Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development, led by Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Stefinger.

Our discussions centred on strengthening Nigeria–Germany relations and expanding cooperation in areas critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation. We explored practical opportunities in industrial development, investment promotion, technology transfer, agriculture, food security, skills development, and private-sector growth.
Nigeria’s attractiveness as a competitive destination for industrial investment, the importance of deeper partnerships between Nigerian and German businesses, and the need to promote local value addition, strengthen manufacturing value chains, support innovation, and expand technical cooperation were key themes.

A stronger industrial sector remains essential to creating jobs, diversifying the economy, increasing exports, and building a more resilient and inclusive future for Nigerians. Partnerships with countries such as Germany can support these objectives through investment, knowledge exchange, technology, and skills development.

This engagement was a valuable platform for identifying areas of mutual interest and laying the foundation for further collaboration between relevant Nigerian institutions and their German counterparts. We remain committed to advancing partnerships that support Nigeria’s industrial growth, attract investment, and contribute meaningfully to sustainable economic development.

29/10/2026

PROJECT BEYOND 2027: CROSS RIVER STATE IS READY!

The Tinubu/Shettima Project Beyond in collaboration with Senator John Owan Enoh, Honourable Minister of State for Industry and the Director of Manufacturing and MSME Directorate of the Presidential Campaign Council , announces the inauguration of Cross River State Project Beyond Exco and Polling Unit Structures across Cross River State.

Date: Sunday, 1st November 2026
Venue: Atu Field, Calabar South
Time: 12Noon.

Thanksgiving Service holds at St. Bernard's Parish, Marian Hill by 10am prompt.

Together, let us strengthen our grassroot structures and mobilise massively in support of the Tinubu/Shettima vision, Governor Bassey Edet Otu, and all APC candidates in Cross River State as we look towards 2027.

You're all invited!

27/10/2026

For the past two days at the 32nd NESG held in Transcorp, we spoke about formalizing MSMEs beyond mere compliance, through real incentives.

Today, the Bureau of Public Procurement has responded with something practical and long overdue: a free online training portal that teaches MSMEs how to compete for government contracts.

I have seen too many good businesses disqualified not because their products or services were poor, but because of missing documents or incomplete filings. This portal addresses that gap directly. It is self-paced, accessible anywhere in the country, and removes the barriers of cost and intermediaries.

Government spends significantly through public procurement. When we buy Nigerian, we create jobs, strengthen our industrial base, conserve foreign exchange, and keep value within our economy. As I often say, policy alone is not enough, it must follow measurable impacts. Our MSMEs must be equipped to compete.

I want to call on all our MSMEs to register on the portal and complete the training, as well as encourage your association and cluster members to do the same.
To our MDAs, I charge you to make deliberate room for small enterprises, package contracts in accessible sizes, and critically pay promptly.

The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment stands ready to continue working with the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and other partners to ensure a seamless process.

27/10/2026

My team and I, particularly those from Cross River State, paid a visit to our icon and legend, Kanu Agabi, SAN, to celebrate with him on his 80th birthday.

It was unfortunate that I was out of the country on an official assignment on the day of his birthday. Upon my return, I therefore deemed it very important to pay my respects and honour to this elder statesman. He continues to display unprecedented strength and vigour, and his intellectual acumen remains even more profound.

We had yet another opportunity to draw from his wealth of knowledge and experience. The words of a man of his standing will continue to guide and inspire our actions.

Once again, happy birthday to a great leader. Thank you for your continuous service to our state and the nation.

25/10/2026

Get ready for th 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit, holding on the 26th and 27th of October 2026, where we shall be highlighting Nigeria's Industrial Policy: Sector Reforms and Measurable Economic Outcomes

23/10/2026

One major highlight from my visit to Japan was the ELV stakeholders workshop at the Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku University, working with the National Institute for Environmental Studies.

We discussed advanced recycling technologies, battery recovery and circular economy practices, and explored collaboration between the university and the Ministry on joint research, technical training and capacity building.

These engagements, together with our visits to recycling facilities and industry partners, provided valuable lessons for implementing Nigeria’s 2025 ELV Regulation. The knowledge gained will help strengthen our institutions, improve resource recovery, create skilled jobs and advance sustainable automotive development.

21/10/2026

I led a Nigerian technical delegation on a five-day industrial visit to Japan focused on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) management and building a circular automotive system.

Nigeria under the National Automotive Design and Development Council - NADDC introduced the ELV Regulation in 2025 to improve automotive waste management, reduce pollution, recover valuable materials and create sustainable jobs. Japan’s experience, its comprehensive laws, producer responsibility system, advanced recycling technologies and efficient infrastructure offered valuable lessons we can adapt.

During the visit we studied collection, dismantling, depollution and material recovery processes, examined technologies for battery, plastics and critical mineral recovery, reviewed digital vehicle tracking systems and engaged with government agencies, recycling companies, manufacturers and research institutions.

The knowledge gained will help us strengthen implementation of the ELV Regulation, attract investment, develop local technical capacity and advance a circular economy that supports industrialisation and environmental goals.

21/10/2026

At the National Industrial Manpower Summit 2.0

18/10/2026

My warmest felicitations, Your Excellency.

16/10/2026

About a year ago, at the first National Industrial Manpower Summit (NIMS 1.0), I stood on this same podium to speak about the bridge between Nigeria’s youth potentials and their productivity.

Yesterday, at NIMS 2.0, we returned to a simple but powerful conviction: a bridge only proves its worth by the traffic it carries.
Under the theme of unlocking human capital for industrial transformation, we made it clear that skills and manpower are not side issues, they are core industrial infrastructure.

As we activate value chains in metals and solid minerals, oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing, every investment plan must come with a skills plan. A steel mill without metallurgists is a monument. A factory without skilled managers is just a building with machines.The binding constraint is rarely the idea or the machine. It is the trained hand, the trained supervisor, and the trained entrepreneur.

NIMS 2.0 leaves us with three clear responsibilities
1. Training that follows real demand
2. Finance that recognises skills, not just certificates
3. Success measured by factories running and jobs retained not just certificates issued

Manpower development deserves the same urgency and financing we give to roads and ports. That is how we turn the Nigeria Industrial Policy into real productivity and shared prosperity.

Mr President has continuously made it clear under the Renewed Hope Agenda that job creation must be at the centre, and NIMS is ensuring our youths acquire the skills necessary for industry.

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