Nigerian govt promises to revive Ajaokuta steel

Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, has promised to revive the Ajaokuta steel company.

The minister, who gave the assurance when he assumed office on Monday in Abuja, said there is a need to revive the facility in order to enable the country to produce steel.

He added that he would set a roadmap for the development of the steel sector, aggressively pursue the completion of Ajaokuta Steel, and enact the required bills to regulate the sector.