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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to unveil FG industrialisation programme in Kano

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, is set to launch the Federal Government's "Energise Commercialisation Now" (ECoN) initiative in Kano.
  • The ECoN program aims to mobilize innovation, attract investment, and accelerate industrial production across Nigeria's six geopolitical zones.
  • The three-day event, starting April 23, 2026, will feature various activities, including a high-level panel discussion and an exhibition, positioning Kano as a hub for innovation-driven economic transformation.

Kano State is poised to become the epicenter of Nigeria's drive towards innovation-driven economic transformation as it hosts the national launch of the "Energise Commercialisation Now" (ECoN) initiative. This landmark Federal Government program, spearheaded by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, signifies a crucial step in harnessing the nation's vast innovative potential.

The landmark event will place Kano State and the entire North-West geopolitical zone at the forefront of Nigeria’s innovation-driven economic transformation.

— Ibrahim WaiyaKano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs highlighting the significance of hosting the ECoN launch.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will officially inaugurate the ECoN initiative, underscoring the administration's commitment to fostering industrial growth and attracting investment. The choice of Kano for this national launch and the North-West zonal deployment highlights the state's strategic importance and its readiness to lead in this new economic era.

ECoN is designed as a catalyst, aiming to mobilize innovation, attract crucial investment, and significantly accelerate industrial production across all six geopolitical zones. The program's multi-day event in Kano, from April 23 to April 25, 2026, will bring together a diverse array of stakeholders. This includes government officials, governors, First Ladies from the North-West region, research institutions, universities, polytechnics, innovators, startups, private sector investors, manufacturers, industry associations, development finance institutions, international partners, traditional rulers, and community leaders.

Kano State has been honoured to host the national launch and the North-West zonal deployment of this historic programme under the distinguished leadership of Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who will serve as the Special Guest of Honour and officially launch the initiative.

— Ibrahim WaiyaKano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs expressing pride in hosting the ECoN launch.

Following the official launch, a high-level panel discussion will explore federal-state synergy for innovation and industrialization, emphasizing collaborative efforts. A mini-exhibition will showcase selected innovations, providing a tangible glimpse of the ingenuity present within Nigeria. As Commissioner Ibrahim Waiya stated, "With the support of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, and all stakeholders, Energise Commercialisation Now will unlock the innovative potential of our people and create lasting prosperity." This initiative represents a significant national endeavor to build a more prosperous and industrially advanced Nigeria.

With the support of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, and all stakeholders, Energise Commercialisation Now will unlock the innovative potential of our people and create lasting prosperity.

— Ibrahim WaiyaKano State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs on the expected impact of the ECoN initiative.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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