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The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, , on Tuesday participated in in Abuja, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to accelerating industrialisation through strategic partnerships, innovation and sustainable investment.
As one of Africa’s premier energy and industrial development conferences, NOG Energy Week 2026 brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, investors, development partners, policymakers, regulators and technology experts to explore practical solutions for strengthening Nigeria’s energy sector while advancing industrial development and economic transformation.

The conference featured high-level discussions on energy transition, infrastructure development, local content, digital innovation, manufacturing competitiveness, policy reforms and investment opportunities aimed at positioning Nigeria for long-term economic resilience and sustainable growth.
Speaking through his participation at the conference, Senator Enoh reiterated that industrial development remains a key pillar of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President . He noted that building a strong industrial base requires sustained collaboration between government and the private sector, backed by policies that encourage investment, innovation and value addition.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday tasked the leadership of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) to intensify efforts to mobilise and deploy the continent’s vast human, financial and natural resources for the collective economic advancement of Africans, stressing that Africa’s drive to industrialisation cannot remain a subject of theoretical discussion.

President Tinubu stated this during a visit by a delegation from Afrieximbank, led by its President and Chairman of the Board, Dr George Elombi, to the State House, Abuja.

The President said his administration’s recent economic reforms, such as ending the fuel subsidy and tackling multiple exchange rates, are essential steps to combat corruption and ensure economic survival.

President Tinubu emphasised that Africa possesses enormous potential and must move beyond endless conversations about development to practical actions that drive industrial growth, expand trade, create jobs, add value, and improve the living standards of its people.

According to him, a structured financial backing and reliable infrastructure are essential for building the continent.

“The conscience and the future of Africa depend on what you and your team can do and will do for Africa as a whole, and the time has come for us to start doing things together as Africans.

“We have what it takes to build this continent. Do we continue to exploit and export raw materials without value addition? That answer is no.

“We have solid mineral deposits such as lithium and others that can be used, and you, as the financial partner, should be able to come with investment guarantees for the production and value addition in batteries and other manufacturing ecosystems,” the President said.

Speaking on the farmer-herder clashes, the President told the visitors that his administration has turned the longstanding conflict between farmers and herders into an economic opportunity for citizens through the introduction of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development.

“ I created the Livestock Ministry to create economic opportunities for Africans. The cotton, ginnery and garment industries are job creators. If we partner well and incorporate these ideas and do less talking and really put our heads into developmental programmes, we can turn it around,” the President said.

The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has described the Nigerian Bottling Company’s continued investments in Nigeria as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s economic future and industrial development agenda.

Speaking at the commissioning of the Nigerian Bottling Company’s Asejire Plant in Oyo State and the celebration of the Coca-Cola System’s 75th anniversary in Nigeria on the 24th of June, 2024, the Minister said the company’s long-standing commitment to the country demonstrates the critical role of private sector investment in driving economic growth, job creation, and industrial expansion.

Senator Enoh noted that the event was not merely the commissioning of a facility, but a celebration of a partnership that has endured for over seven decades. He commended the Nigerian Bottling Company and the wider Coca-Cola System for maintaining and expanding their operations in Nigeria despite changing economic realities.

According to the Minister, the recent expansion of production capacity at both the Asejire Plant in Oyo State and the Challawa Plant in Kano State reflects the confidence of investors in Nigeria’s industrial future.

Highlighting the company’s economic contributions, Senator Enoh disclosed that the Coca-Cola System contributes over one billion dollars in value to Nigeria’s economy and supports more than 160,000 livelihoods across its value chain. He further noted that for every direct job created within the Coca-Cola System, an additional 53 jobs are supported across various sectors of the economy, including agriculture, transportation, retail, and logistics.