*Assures Commitment To Strategic Leadership For Industrial Growth
The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade, and Investment, Sen. John Owan Enoh, on Tuesday resumed at the Ministry.
The Minister who was deployed from the defunct Sports Ministry, pledged his commitment to providing strategic leadership and policy direction to foster industrial growth in Nigeria.
At his formal welcome ceremony at the Ministry's office, he expressed his gratitude for the warm reception from the Ministry's staff and management.
According to a statement by Nonye Ozokwelu, on behalf of the Director of Press and Public Relations, FMITI, the Minister emphasized the critical role of industry and industrialization in national development.
"The higher the industry's contribution to our GDP and employment statistics, the better our country will perform."
He highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's vision and leadership in reassigning him to this crucial role, underscoring the importance of industry in driving economic development.
"Until we achieve significant industrial growth, we may never fully industrialize," he remarked.
In his welcome address, His Excellency, Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, praised the President's strategic decision to appoint Sen. Owan Enoh to oversee the Industry sector.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by the Ministry, including funding constraints, inadequate office facilities, security issues, and power supply problems.
He, however, expressed confidence in the new Minister's ability to lead the Ministry towards industrial revitalization.
Ambassador Rimi urged the Ministry's management and staff to collaborate and leverage their expertise to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
He emphasized the need for a collective effort to overcome the challenges and achieve the Ministry's goals.
The Ministry's Directors, Special Assistants to the Honourable Minister, Union Leaders, and other staff members attended the ceremony.