ABOUT THE MINISTRY
The Ministry of Steel Development (MSD) was created on the 23rd of August 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as part of the renewed hope for industrialization of the country. The steel industry has been identified as critical to the country’s economic growth and the creation of job opportunities for its citizens.
The Ministry was created to provide a clear policy framework for the development of the steel industry, as well as to oversee the implementation of projects and programs aimed at promoting the production of steel in Nigeria. The Ministry’s mandate is to work towards the development of a vibrant, sustainable, and globally competitive steel industry that can contribute significantly to Nigeria’s economic growth
VISION
To have a virile sustainable and inclusive steel industry that can compete globally and be driving for industrial and economic growth of our country while maintaining internationally acceptable standard
MISSION
To ensure industry and Government strengthen the capability and competitiveness of Nigeria steel industry to achieve self sufficiency in steel production by providing policy support and guardian and to help mitigate potential challenges and barriers that are preventing the growth of Nigeria steel industry
A MAIDEN WORKING VISIT OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARY TO NMDC, JOS ON THURSDAY 4TH - FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2025
Left, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu, Right is his host, The Director General/Chief Executive, National Metallurgical Development Center (NMDC), Jos, Engr. Prof. Linus O. Asuquo, on the occasion of the Maiden Working Visit of the Permanent Secretary to NMDC, Jos
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TWO-YEAR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STEEL DEVELOPMENT, PRINCE SHUAIBU ABUBAKAR AUDU
Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Steel Development