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MINISTRY OF
STEEL DEVELOPMENT (MSD)
Federal Republic of Nigeria

PERMANENT SECRETARY

Jul
13
2024
DR. CHRIS OSA ISOKPUNWU

PERMANENT SECRETARY  FEDERAL MINISTRY OF STEEL DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu is a seasoned public servant and distinguished health expert, currently serving as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Steel Development, Nigeria. 

With a career spanning over two decades in the public sector, Dr. Isokpunwu has earned a reputation for his expertise in health planning, research, and policy formulation. 

His leadership in the Department of Health Planning Research and Statistics at the Federal Ministry of Health was marked by significant advancements in national health strategies and the effective implementation of key health programmes. 

Throughout his career, Dr. Isokpunwu has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving public health outcomes in Nigeria. His work has been instrumental in shaping policies that address the country’s most pressing health challenges. 

His dedication to service was recognized with his recent appointment as a Federal Permanent Secretary, a role in which he now oversees the strategic direction and operational management of the Federal Ministry of Steel Development. 

In his current role, Dr. Isokpunwu is focused on leveraging his extensive administrative experience to drive industrial growth and development within Nigeria’s steel sector. 

His vision is to enhance the country’s industrial capabilities through effective governance, policy innovation, and collaboration with key stakeholders. 

Dr. Isokpunwu’s leadership is poised to make a lasting impact on the nation’s economic development and industrialization efforts.

PHOTO NEWS

May
23
2025

THE MINISTER OF STEEL DEVELOPMENT, PRINCE SHUAIBU ABUBAKAR AUDU FACILITY TOUR OF PREMIUM STEEL AND MINES LIMITED (PSML), ALADJA DELTA STATE. HE IS ACCOMPANIED ON THE TOUR BY THE PERMANENT SECRETARY OF THE MINISTRY, DR. CHRIS OSA ISOKPUNWU AND SOME DIRECTORS.

L-R: The Vice Chairman Premium Steel and Mines Ltd, Mahesh Vaswani; the Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu during the Facility Tour of Premium Steel and Mines Ltd Aladja, Delta State on Thursday, 22nd of May 2025.

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PHOTO NEWS

May
24
2025

BOOTCAMP TRAINING AND EMPOWERMENT FOR NIGERIAN YOUTHS IN ONITSHA

The Honourable Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu delivering his speech during the closing Ceremony of the Bootcamp Training and Empowerment for Nigerian Youths

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