Senator Owan Enoh Calls for Strategic Partnerships to Unlock Africa’s Industrial Potential
Oru Leonard
The Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, has emphasized the need for strategic partnerships to drive Africa’s industrial growth and development. Speaking at the Africa Raw Materials Summit 2025, Enoh as Co: Chairman of the event highlighted the continent’s vast resources and potential for industrialization.
Enoh stressed the importance of harnessing Africa’s resources to achieve sustainable industrial growth and development. The minister then called for partnerships between governments, investors, and SMEs to drive industrialization and economic growth.
He emphasized the need to empower African youth with skills and technology to drive innovation and entrepreneurship.
The minister highlighted the need to shift from exporting raw materials to exporting finished goods, creating value-added products that can compete globally.
Summit Objectives:
- Industrialization: The summit aims to explore strategies for industrializing Africa’s raw materials sector, promoting sustainable economic growth and development.
- Partnerships: The event provides a platform for stakeholders to forge partnerships, share knowledge, and drive innovation in the raw materials sector.
Minister’s Expectations:
- Meaningful Outcomes: Enoh expects the summit to yield meaningful outcomes, including partnerships, investments, and policy decisions that will drive Africa’s industrial growth.
- Competitive Advantage: The minister hopes that the summit will help African countries develop a competitive advantage in the global market, enabling them to compete favorably with other regions.
The Africa Raw Materials Summit 2025 is a significant step towards unlocking Africa’s industrial potential and promoting sustainable economic growth and development. With the right partnerships and strategies in place, Africa can harness its vast resources to drive industrialization and create a brighter future for its people.
