Shuaibu Abubakar Audu
3 Sep
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has assured Kogi indigenes of more Federal Government-driven initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's administration, aimed at cushioning the hardship faced by the people. The minister stated this during the flag-off of the distribution of bags of rice and fertilisers as…
5 Aug
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has said that the steel sector's ongoing reforms are expected to generate over 500,000 direct and indirect job opportunities nationwide. He appealed to Nigerians to suspend the nationwide protest against the current government, assuring citizens that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working assiduously to fix the…
4 May
The Federal Government has said it is exploring various options to source over $2 billion in private funding for the revival of the Ajaokuta Steel Company.
26 Apr
The Nigerian Government is in talks with a Russian consortium to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL). President Bola Tinubu's aide on media, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this on Friday in a statement. "Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, has engaged a consortium led by the original developers of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited…
8 Apr
Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, yesterday, condemned the recent killings that took place in Abejukolo and Agojeju Odo, two communities in Omala Council of Kogi State.
8 Mar
The Federal Government, yesterday, took steps towards the production of military hardware in Ajaokuta Steel Complex as plans were concluded for the ministries of Steel Development and Defence to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation.
5 Jan
The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on Friday, extended his heartfelt condolences to the paramount ruler of Igala kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Alaji Mathew Opaluwa over the death of his sister, Mallama Meimunat Opaluwa-Sani and her granddaughter. Prince Audu in his condolence message made available by his Special Assistant on Media, Lizzy…
5 Jan
Federal Government, yesterday, commenced discussions with Luan Steel Holding Group, a Chinese company, to establish a new steel plant in Nigeria to begin manufacturing of military hardware at the Ajaokuta Steel Plant.
6 Dec 2023
*** Set to revive Ajaokuta Steel Plant in phases The Federal government, on Tuesday, said that its set to partner with other financial institutions to raise N35bn on the re-start of the Light Mill Section of the Ajaokuta Steel Plant for diversification of the economy. It said that there is plans to revive the Ajaokuta…