“From agro-processing in Cross River to leather in Kano and tech in Lagos and Benue, each state must own its comparative advantage and develop bankable projects around it.”
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole emphasized that economic transformation must be locally driven, urging states to identify and capitalise on their unique strengths.
In her address during the 16th National Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (NCITI) meeting in Lagos, yesterday. Dr Oduwole said ,
“From agro-processing in Cross River to leather in Kano and tech in Lagos and Benue, each state must own its comparative advantage and develop bankable projects around it.”
She noted that this aligns with the theme for this year’s Council, ‘Accelerating Diversification to Rebuild Prosperity by Leveraging Industry, Trade,
She challenged the OPS to move beyond discussions to tangible implementation.
.“The choices we make today will reverberate far beyond these walls. Let us choose ambition, collaboration and a more resilient and inclusive Nigerian economy,” she said.
The meeting brought together players from the manufacturing, public and leading private sector innovators to chart a path for economic diversification through industrial growth, trade efficiency and sustainable development.
