PUBLIC RELATIONS TO SERVICE RELATIONS: UZOKA-ANITE BAGS MOST INNOVATIVE MINISTER OF THE YEAR, DEDICATES AWARD TO PRESIDENT TINUBU
PUBLIC RELATIONS TO SERVICE RELATIONS: UZOKA-ANITE BAGS MOST INNOVATIVE MINISTER OF THE YEAR, DEDICATES AWARD TO PRESIDENT TINUBU
PUBLIC RELATIONS TO SERVICE RELATIONS: UZOKA-ANITE BAGS MOST INNOVATIVE MINISTER OF THE YEAR, DEDICATES AWARD TO PRESIDENT TINUBU
PUBLIC RELATIONS TO SERVICE RELATIONS: UZOKA-ANITE BAGS MOST INNOVATIVE MINISTER OF THE YEAR, DEDICATES AWARD TO PRESIDENT TINUBU
Dr. Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance in Nigeria,is a woman to emulate in all ramifications. Anite bagged the most innovative minister of the year award in this year program of the Nigeria Assembly Orientation and award organized by the NASSNEWS.
NASSNEWS is the foremost Parliament newspaper in Nigeria bridging the gap between the legislators and the constituents. The award is the ninth edition to honor those exceptional in various capacities. The orientation is to enlighten the public about the parliament.
In her acceptance words,she dedicated her award to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and promised to continue to mentor the young and old in various capacities.
This are some of her Key Achievements & Contributions in the past and present that got her the award.
1. Strong Financial and Professional Background
o She transitioned from being a medical doctor (MBBS) to finance, becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
o Worked at Zenith Bank, rising to Group Treasurer, managing very large assets, and demonstrating strong risk-management and asset-liability expertise.
2. Public Sector Reform & Economic Coordination
o As Imo State Commissioner for Finance and Coordinating Economy (appointed in 2021), she played a key role in improving public finance management, optimizing revenue, and plugging revenue leakages.
o Introduced automation in tax collection and revenue administration in Imo State.
3. Ministerial Role in Industry, Trade & Investment
o Before becoming Minister of State for Finance, she was Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment (Aug 2023 – Oct 2024).
o During that time, she helped attract over US$30 billion in investment commitments.
o She relaunched Nigeria’s trade policy (2023–2027) to support export growth.
o Established “One-Stop Export Processing Centres” to make exporting more efficient.
o Launched talent and skills programs like the National Talent Export Programme (NATEP) and the “Skill-UP Artisans” (SUPA) initiative to boost skills and entrepreneurship.
4. Capital Market & Fiscal Reforms (as Minister of State for Finance)
o She is focused on capital market reform, modernization of the insurance sector, tax reform, and improving how public debt is managed.
o Advocates for fiscal discipline — improving how government raises revenue, spends, and manages debt for better value spent.
o Promotes data-driven budgeting and digital systems in public finance to reduce waste.
o Emphasizes better public asset management to unlock value.
5. Global Engagement & Investment Mobilization
o She has articulated a strong vision for attracting global investors into Nigeria, especially in sectors like digital economy, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, and agriculture.
o Promotes Nigeria’s role in intra-African trade via the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), seeing it as a key lever for growth.
6. Financial Inclusion, Women & Youth Empowerment
o On her official website, she highlights commitment to financial inclusion, especially empowering youth and women through access to finance, markets, and investment opportunities.
o She has also been recognized for her leadership as a woman in finance and public service.
Why Her Achievements Matter
• Technocratic Expertise: Her mix of medical, financial, and public-sector experience makes her well-suited to handle complex economic challenges.
• Investment-Driven Growth: By mobilizing large-scale investments and reforms, she is helping to drive Nigeria’s economic transformation.
• Inclusive Economy: Her focus on financial inclusion and youth/women empowerment aligns with longer-term development goals.
• Global & Continental Vision: She is positioning Nigeria as a competitive destination for global capital and as a key player in African trade.
