The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu is expected to launch “Energise Commercialisation Now”, a Federal Government innovation and industrialization initiative in Kano on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
The initiative (ECoN) is designed to mobilise innovation, attract investment, and accelerate industrial production across the six geo-political zones.
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The Kano State Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Waiya, made the disclosure while addressing a news conference in Kano on Thursday.
“We are gathered to announce a landmark event that will place Kano State and the entire North-West geopolitical zone at the forefront of Nigeria’s innovation-driven economic transformation.
“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 official launcher of the initiative,” he said.
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He said the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, has launched a flagship programme titled “Energise Commercialisation Now (ECoN).”
According to him, the National Launch and North-West Zonal event will take place over three days, from 23rd to 25th April 2026, in Kano State.
The commissioner said the event is expected to bring together Federal and State Governments, State Governors and First Ladies of the North-West, research institutions, universities, and polytechnics.
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Also expected at the grand event included innovators, inventors, and startups, private sector investors, manufacturers, and industry associations, development finance institutions, international partners, traditional rulers as well as community stakeholders.
“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,” Waiya added.
