The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to establish industrial hubs in Kano, Abia, Lagos, and Ogun states as part of its strategy to drive economic transformation and industrialisation across the country. This initiative was disclosed by the Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Enoh, during the 16th National Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment held in Lagos.
Senator Enoh highlighted that the government’s industrialisation agenda is anchored on the Industrial Revolution Work Group (IRWG), a cross-sectoral initiative launched in February 2025. The IRWG aims to rejuvenate, innovate, and elevate Nigeria’s industrial future through stakeholder engagement, evidence-based policy development, and consistent implementation. The minister emphasized that the country is entering an era of full-scale industrialisation where every investment, reform, and decision must contribute to a globally competitive, inclusive, and innovation-led economy.
The establishment of these industrial hubs aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which seeks to promote economic diversification and sustainable development. Under this agenda, the government is committed to transforming Nigeria into a manufacturing hub by addressing key challenges such as energy deficits, infrastructure gaps, and regulatory bottlenecks.
The minister called on all stakeholders, including federal and state governments, the private sector, and development partners, to align with the IRWG and contribute to the realisation of Nigeria’s industrial goals. He emphasized the need to move from rhetoric to results, urging collective action to unlock financing for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), activate dormant industrial zones, and build thriving, employment-generating clusters across the federation.
The 16th session of the Council, held under the theme “Accelerating Diversification by Leveraging Industry, Trade and Investment for Shared Prosperity,” reviewed a total of 75 memoranda, including 40 information items and 30 actionable recommendations. This marked a significant step toward a more implementation-focused industrial agenda, with a clear commitment to transforming ambition into action.
As Nigeria embarks on this ambitious industrialisation journey, the establishment of industrial hubs in Kano, Abia, Lagos, and Ogun states represents a strategic move to harness regional strengths, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth across the country.
