By Abba Onyekachukwu, Abuja
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, has paid a working visit to the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Products Showroom.
In a press statement from Dr Thomas Adebayo the Director Press and Public Relations in the Ministry on Monday, the visit underscores the Federal Government (FG) commitment to promoting Nigerian-made goods and driving economic transformation.
Dr. Oduwole toured NASENI’s innovation hubs and production facilities, where she celebrated the agency’s model of attracting investors and scaling ideas into practical solutions.
She commended NASENI’s diagnostic kit production line and emerging exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying these initiatives are critical to strengthening Nigeria’s global trade footprint.
The Minister emphasized the need for patriotic consumer habits, stating, “We have a collective responsibility to buy what we produce and produce what we use.”
She expressed pride in wearing and using Nigerian-made products, noting that NASENI’s work aligns with the administration’s goal of building a $1 trillion economy.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Nuru Abba Rimi, praised the Minister’s proactive leadership, highlighting the broader implications of her visit.
The Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Mr. Khalil Suleiman Halilu, expressed appreciation for the Minister’s visit, calling it a milestone in public-private alignment.
With 18 production sites nationwide and the Bureau of Public Procurement’s “Nigerian First” guidelines backing the mission, the partnership between the Ministry and NASENI is poised to usher in a new industrial era, placing Nigerian craftsmanship, innovation, and pride at the center of global competitiveness.
Hon. Minister for Trade and Investment Federal Ministry of Industry Trade and Investment Dr Jumoke Oduwole in a face cap to her right is the Executive Vice Chairman/CEO, Mr Khalil Suleiman Halilu and by he left is the Permanent Secretary FMITI Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi with directors and staff from both the Ministry and the agency respectively in a group picture at the NASENI tour today 11th of August 2025
