The Minister of State for Industry, Sen. John Enoh, has hailed Coca-Cola Nigeria for its investment in a Packaging Collection Hub in Apapa, Lagos, describing it as a game-changer for the country’s industrial landscape.

Enoh poured encomiums on Coca-Cola and the Nigerian Bottling Company Limited at the recent commissioning of the facility on Friday, stating that the investment marked a major step toward responsible industrialisation.

“This initiative demonstrates what happens when industries rise beyond profit and embrace responsibility to the environment for job creation,” he said.

The minister reiterated the federal government’s commitment to strengthening industrial clusters, deepening local production, and fostering a self-sustaining, globally competitive industrial ecosystem.

“Let the world know Nigeria is not waiting for an industrial revolution. We are building it. Waste is no longer waste; it is a resource, an economic asset, and a tool for wealth creation,” he declared.

Enoh described the hub as a catalyst for a new industrial value chain where plastics are repurposed, collectors are empowered, and businesses build resilience through sustainability.

He also praised the job opportunities the initiative would create, both directly and within the recycling value chain, remarking, “The age of reckless extraction and waste is over. The new industrial economy is circular, regenerative, and smart. If an industry does not recycle, it will soon become obsolete.”

The minister noted that Coca-Cola’s plastic collection hub has set an example of how manufacturers can drive innovation while taking responsibility for their environmental footprint.

“This is the blueprint for the future: industries that innovate, manufacturers that take responsibility, and a government that enables prosperity through smart policies,” he added.