Senator John Owan Enoh
@OwanEnoh
Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry Of Industry, Trade And Investment FMITI
The Executives and members of the Cross River State Patriotic Front, ably led by their Director-General, Mr. Castro Ezama, paid me a courtesy visit earlier today. I must acknowledge that it is indeed a privilege to engage in meaningful dialogue focused on the growth and…
Yesterday at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja, I officially unveiled Nigeria’s National Occupational Standards for CNG Retrofitting and Electric Vehicle Maintenance. We also inaugurated the new Sector Skill Council Executives, who will drive innovation in our auto sector. This…
My engagement with the Union and Management of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment was incredibly humbling. Having the opportunity to sit with those who serve daily at the heart of our Ministry reminded me that leadership is not just about policy, it’s about…
Earlier today, I had the privilege of inaugurating the newly constituted Governing Board of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) at the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment in Abuja. This isn’t just a symbolic moment, it represents a real…
PRESS STATEMENT Minister of State for Industry Mourns Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR The passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR is a moment of deep national grief. I join millions of Nigerians in paying tribute to a man whose life reflected a profound sense of duty,…
At the 53rd session of the Industrial Development Board in Vienna, Austria, the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) Director General and I signed a landmark Industrial UNIDO Fund, to secure funding aimed at accelerating the country’s industrial growth.…
Congratulations and welcome to the month of July! May this new month bring the fulfillment of all your hopes and aspirations. ~JOE #HMSINDUSTRY #FMITI #IRWG #AllthingsIndustry
My team and I recently visited Vita Couture in Morocco to explore developments and emerging trends in the Cotton, Textile, and Garment (CTG) industry. We are optimistic that this partnership will play a transformative role in strengthening Nigeria’s CTG sector, especially in…
I received the leadership team of MABON Limited at my BOI office yesterday, where we discussed their ongoing contributions to Nigeria’s energy transformation journey. Part of their request was the ministry's support in securing pioneer status and other incentives. However, I…
Yesterday, I welcomed the Association of Cashew Processors and Packagers of Nigeria (CAPPAN) alongside GIZ MOVE to my office at Federal Secretariat. Their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s cashew value chain is both inspiring and vital to our industrial growth. As I shared…
Earlier today, I convened a strategic engagement with key stakeholders in the sugar sector, including the NSDC, Golden Sugar, and BUA Group, to align on the progress and execution of the Backward Integration Programme (BIP). This engagement was essential to reinforce…
It was a pleasure to join His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON, GSSRS, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, the Honorable Minister of State, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and other distinguished dignitaries at the official commissioning…
Yesterday, I had the honour of joining the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, my colleague, the Honourable Minister of Trade and Investment, and esteemed industry leaders at the 4th African Union MSMEs Forum in Abuja, themed “Building Resilient MSMEs through Digital…
Yesterday, the 19th of June 2025, I had the honour of representing His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the 65th Annual General Meeting and Investiture of NACCIMA, held at the Banquet Hall in Ilorin, Kwara State. I, along my distinguished colleagues, the…
At the just concluded two-day technical session of the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG) in Lagos, I had the honour of engaging with key public and private sector stakeholders drawn from Ministries of Power and Finance, the CBN, MAN, NACCIMA, NASME, BOI etc; who are…
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