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NIGERIA STEEL DEVELOPMENT: MINISTRY GETS NEW PERMANENT SECRETARY
The New Permanent Secretary (PS), Ministry of Steel Development (MSD), Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu, has committed towards strengthening and stimulating the development of the Steel Sector to attain its full potentials in the country.
Dr. Chris Osa stated this during the Handover Ceremony by the former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary A. Ogbe on Monday 29th July, 2024 at the Ministry’s Headquarters.
While thanking President Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCFR for approving his Appointment as Permanent Secretary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he enjoined Management and Staff to work assiduously to achieve the goal of using the Steel Sector for the industrialization of the nation as well as using the sector to solve some of the country’s socio-economic problems.
The new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Osa, praised the former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary A. Ogbe for holding the realms of the Steel Ministry since it was created in August of 2023 and assured of his readiness to build on her already existing achievements.
Earlier in her address, the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Mary A. Ogbe disclosed that the Ministry is charged with ensuring the development of Steel, stated that no nation can become industrialized without a functional Steel Industry. She noted that she is confident that the new Permanent Secretary is well equipped for the task ahead. She described him as a very capable, seasoned administrator with an impressive track record.
Dr. Ogbe urged the Management and Staff to give the new Permanent Secretary their support for the growth of the Steel and Metal Sector, Ministry and the country.
On his part, the Director Metallurgical Raw Materials Development and Investment Promotion, Mr. Imeh Ikrikpo in his vote of thanks informed the Permanent Secretary that the Ministry is happy to receive him and assured him of the support of Management and Staff of the Ministry.
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2024/2025 BUDGET APPRAISAL AND 2026 BUDGET DEFENCE DRIVE STEEL SECTOR OVERSIGHT
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Honourable of Steel Development (L) with Honorable Dr. Zainab Gimba (R), Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Steel Development during the Ministry's appearance before the House of Representatives Committee on Steel for the Appraisal of the 2024/2025 Budget Performance and the Defence of the 2026 Budget Proposal of the Ministry, held on Thursday 12th February 2026 in Abuja.
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A CELEBRATION OF EXEMPLARY LEADERSHIP AND DEDICATED SERVICE: RETIREMENT OF MRS. COMFORT DANLADI ZAKOWI
L-R: The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Steel Development Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu, Director Finance & Accounts (Rtd) Mrs Comfort Danladi Zakowi with Mr. Danladi Zakowi during the Retirement Party held in her honour today, 20th January 2026 at the Ministry's Headquarters
