FG Inaugurates Committee To Implement Automobile Development Plan

The Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, (FMITI) Doris Anite on Thursday inaugurated the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan Committee, (NAIDP).

Anite said the NAIDP has the potential to be a revolutionary success story, establishing Nigeria as a vital participant and a leading force in automotive design, development, and production rather than just a consumer.

Anite during the launch in Abuja said “The project envisions a future in which Nigeria not only assembles automobiles but also develops a local sector capable of altering the economy and increasing the country’s global competitiveness while promoting equitable growth.

“But by harnessing the creativity and expertise of all stakeholders, we can overcome challenges and plan a course towards sustainable development and prosperity.”

According to the Minister, the committee’s terms of responsibility include periodic monitoring and evaluation of progress while identifying implementation issues and presenting solutions to them.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary (FMITI) Nura Rimi, said that NAIDP was more than just a plan.

He said it was a strategic call to action to develop the industrial sector, create jobs, improve technological innovation, boost local manufacturing, attract investment, increase industry competitiveness and provide a significant boost to the nation’s economy.

The Director General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) Joseph Osanipin, assured that the agency will not disappoint Nigerians.

He said the agency would ensure the supply of cost-effective and efficient automobiles that can compete with other global products.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Tension In Uruagu Nnewi As Community Leaders Dare Soludo,Defy Court Order

The President of Uruagu-Nnewi Development Union, Chief Sunday Okoli aka Organizer, and the Obi of Uruagu-Nnewi community in Nnewi North local government area of Anambra State, His Majesty Afamefuna Charles Obi, have swept Soludo's directive to the gutters, by reason of their suspension and subsequent dessolution of the leadership of the community's youth forum, led by Ejike Ifejiofor, and subsequent appointment of caretaker executive to pilot the affairs of youths in the community. The Anambra governor had, through a letter dated August 9, 2024, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Anambra State Ministry of Youth Development, Dr. Martin Agbili, warned the community leaders to stay any action regarding suspension of the Uruagu-Nnewi youth forum. The community had, through its PG, Chief Okoli, written to the Ministry of Youths Development, notifying the ministry of "immediate suspension" of the youth group over alleged insecurity in the area. But the ministry,...

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