Minister Udeh Advocates for Tinubu's Re-election to Boost Industry

Kingsley Udeh, the Minister of Innovation Science and Technology, called for Nigerian support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027 during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday. Udeh emphasized Tinubu's significant commitment to Nigeria's industrialization and the need to complete ongoing initiatives.

He highlighted the upcoming African Raw Materials Summit (ARMS 2026) scheduled for October 19 in Abuja, which aims to foster collaboration among investors, researchers, and industrial leaders in the raw materials sector. Udeh described a pending bill for 30% value addition to Nigeria's raw materials as a landmark achievement of Tinubu's administration, aimed at enhancing the country's economic independence through Science Technology and Innovation (STI).

He stressed the importance of job creation and the establishment of research and technology transfer processes. Udeh's remarks were supported by Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, the Director General of RMRDC, who acknowledged the critical role of the Minister in transforming Africa's raw materials sector.