The Minister of State, Industry Trade and Investment, John Enoh has assured Nigerians of his commitment to drive the nation’s economic growth through industrial development.

Enoh gave this assurance in Abuja during his resumption as minister of state Industry Trade and Investment, expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome he received upon his arrival.

The Minister’s appointment is as a result of cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu on Oct. 23. 2024. He said he has now been confirmed as minister and ready to work.

Enoh pledged to be actively present at the ministry, stating that his office will be at the ministry but will be operating from the Bank of Industry (BoI), until the office at the ministry is fully functional. He stressed the critical role of industrialisation in national economic development and restated the need for strategic leadership and policy direction to boost the industry sector.

The minister called for collaboration among staff stating that, “there is need to review existing industrial plans and policies to better align with contemporary challenges, I am enthusiastic about the ministry’s energy and commitment to making a tangible impact on the industrial landscape”.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Amb. Nura Rimi welcomed the new Minister of state and expressed the willingness of the ministry’s staff to working with him. He commended President Tinubu for his wisdom in appointing a minister that had accomplished so much to come and champion industrial revitalisation in Nigeria.