The Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reaffirmed his commitment to promoting local content and industrial development in Nigeria by disclosing that his official vehicle as a Minister of the Federal Republic is assembled in Nigeria by Mikano Motors.
Speaking during an appearance on the Arise News Breakfast Show, Senator Enoh emphasised that Nigeria’s challenge is not the absence of robust policies but the consistent lack of implementation. According to him, genuine leadership requires leading by example, a principle he demonstrates by personally choosing to drive a Made-in-Nigeria car. “I believe the real challenge for Nigeria is not the absence of sound policies, but the will to implement them. That is why I’ve chosen to lead by example. My official car is made in Nigeria, and I’m confident that very soon, the President and other public office holders will also drive a Made-in-Nigeria car,” Senator Enoh stated.
The Minister also revealed that the Nigeria Industrial Policy, a strategic framework designed to drive inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, has been finalised and awaiting consideration and approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). He assured Nigerians that once approved, the policy would transform the industrial landscape and unlock new opportunities for manufacturing, innovation, and job creation across the country.
Currently representing President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Senator Enoh reiterated the government’s determination to position Nigeria as a premier investment destination in Africa. He noted that the FII serves as a vital global platform for showcasing Nigeria’s vast investment potential and reinforcing the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda toward a diversified and resilient economy in line with Agenda 7 of Mr President’s Eight-points agenda. “Our participation in the FII is an indication to this government’s commitment to building a more innovative, inclusive, and sustainable economy. Through foreign investment, technology transfer, and strategic partnerships, we can accelerate Nigeria’s industrial growth and create lasting economic opportunities,” Enoh added.
Senator Enoh further harped on patronage of locally made products and promoting homegrown industries as cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrial revival. He called on Nigerians in both the public and private sectors to embrace the “Made-in-Nigeria” initiative as a matter of national pride and economic necessity. “The success of the Nigeria First Policy depends on all of us, leaders and citizens alike choosing to believe in and support what we produce. That is the only sustainable path to job creation, wealth generation, and reduced dependence on imports,” the Minister concluded.
©️Media Unit, Office of the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment
30/10/2025
