Senator John Owan Enoh’s appointment as Minister of Industry (State), has been described as a strategic and impactful choice that signals a renewed focus on industrial development and economic diversification in Nigeria.
Eno was also commended for his leadership qualities, dedication, and track record of commitment to national progress.
The commendations were made by Africa’s richest man and Chairman of the Dangote Group and Dangote Refinery, Aliko Mohammed Dangote, who expressed believe that Enoh’s appointment will invigorate the sector and drive sustainable growth across the country.
Dangote stated this during a high-level delegation extensive tour of 700,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Petrochemicals complex, and Fertilizer Limited in Lagos, led by the minister.
He praised the President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Enoh in his administration and pledged commitment towards the industrial economy policies.
Dangote, recounted diverse challenges within the circle of leadership in the industry and distinguished Enoh as the most outstanding minister.
His words: “We’ve had different Ministers of Industry and State, but the commitments we’ve had from him are unmatched.
“I can tell you there is none compared to him. Senator John Owan’s commitment is absolutely rare.
“Before, we usually conflict with the government to put someone from the Manufacturing Association as Minister of Industry (State). We’ve had them, and we respect them.
“Nevertheless Senator Owan Enoh has been more committed than his predecessors.”
The Africa’s richest man thanked the minister for his covenanted commitment towards ensuring the president’s vision of the $1 trillion economy appears attainable.
However, he underscored that the Ministry of Industry plays a crucial role in job creation, investment, and wealth creation.
Dangote extolled Tinubu’s economic vision targets of a $1-trillion economy and G-20 status by the conclusion of a potential second term in 2031.
The Nigeria’s industrialist and business mogul hailed the president’s administration, noting that it aims to transition Nigeria from oil dependency to a competitive, diversified, and private sector-driven market.
Dangote commended the minister for leading a high-level delegation from the ministry, noting that Tinubu visioned $1-trillion economy is realistic and feasible.
He further expressed that his company’s refinery has keyed into the $1 trillion economy by setting a target of $100 billion (10 percent) by 2031.
