PERMANENT SECRETARY ENGAGES SENIOR OFFICERS TO STRATEGIZE SECTOR ADVANCEMENT

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu addressing Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors and GL14 Officers of the Ministry in a meeting held on Friday, 9th May 2025. He remarked that the meeting was to deliberate, strategize and align efforts towards ensuring the advancement of the sector. 

Dr. Chris noted that the officers on these Grade Levels are the "Engine Room" of the Ministry and encouraged them to continue to put in their very best as always. 

The Permanent Secretary  reiterated his commitment to providing the necessary support and resources to drive the Ministry and steel sector forward as well as emphasized the urgency of delivering on tasks and called for a renewed sense of purpose and dedication. He enjoined the officers on these Grade Levels to become the backbone of their departments. 

The meeting concluded with a commitment to maintain open communication and work collaboratively towards achieving the set objectives.

SENIOR STAFF COMMITTEE OVERSEES 2026 PROMOTION INTERVIEWS FOR NON-POOL STAFF ON GRADE LEVELS 06–13

The Director, Human Resource Management, Ministry of Steel Development and Solid Minerals Development, Mrs. Ijeoma Idika, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Amb. Nura Abba Rimi, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, alongside the Civil Service Commissioner representing Kaduna and Katsina States, Mrs. Hindatu Abdullahi, during the Senior Staff Committee meeting held today, Wednesday, 28th October, 2026, to oversee the conduct of the 2026 Promotion Interview for Non-Pool Staff of the Ministry on Salary Grade Levels 06–13. The meeting took place at the Minister’s Conference Room, Ministry Headquarters.

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ZAMBIA MINING AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE (ZAMII) 2026

The Director, Metallurgical Raw Materials Development and Investment Promotion, Mr. Ime Ekrikpo was in a Panel Session this morning discussing “From Minerals to Markets - Building Africa’s Regional Mining Value Chains”

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