Enoh Assumes Office, Promises Industrial Revitalization For Job Creation
The Honourable Minister of State for Trade And Investment (Industry), Senator John Owan Enoh during his official resumption in his new reassigned ministry by the President on Tuesday said that the administration of President Ahmed Tinubu will focus on job creation which can be achieved by industrial revitalization and revolution. Fielding questions from journalists during his maiden engagement at the ministry where he was welcomed by the Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi, directors and top officials of the ministry, the Minister stated that President Tinubu was intentional in appointing him to head the Industry arm of the ministry due to his commitment to the industrial revolution of the country.
The Honourable Minister who resumed duties and was warmly received by an energetic and motivated staff further said that the warm reception he received on assumption of duty demonstrated that the staff of the ministry were committed to turning things around for the industrial growth of the country.
Upon resumption of duty, the Honourable Minister, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, convened an introductory meeting with senior personnel, comprising directors, department heads, and unit heads. He expressed gratitude for their warm reception. He said : ‘I am delighted to be here, having been reassigned by the President as Minister of State for Trade and Investment with a focus on Industry. I extend my appreciation to the Permanent Secretary for his show of friendship. Since my appointment and arrival at the building, everyone has extended a warm welcome”. The Honourable Minister speaking on the energy exerted by the staff, he said “The Permanent Secretary has attested to your dedication, which is truly encouraging. Your warm reception implies approval, and I am thankful’. “The Ministry of Trade, Investment, and Industry functions as a unified entity, despite the presence of two Ministers”, he said with emphasis.
Senator John Owan Enoh opined that it is the responsibility of the ministry to promote economic growth, development, and competitiveness, as well as its key function in stimulating economic growth, employment, and elevated living standards for the citizenry. The Minister pointed out that increased industry contributions to GDP and employment statistics will directly impact the country’s overall prosperity. “The higher the county’s GDP and employment statistics, the better the country does, and until we achieve that, the country is never industrialized”.
The Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi in his response, welcomed the Honourable Minister and further assured him of cooperation and commitment to drive industrial revitalization and revolution mandate given to him by the President.
In closing, the Honourable Minister sought the active cooperation of ministry staff to achieve an elevated work pace. Furthermore, he assured staff that his office will be situated at the ministry’s main Secretariat, located at the Old Federal Secretariat, in accordance with standard procedures.
