Mandate:
The mandate of the Ministry of Steel Development in Nigeria includes the following:
* Formulating policies for the development of the steel industry in Nigeria
* Promoting the development of a globally competitive and innovative steel industry in Nigeria
* Encourage the growth of the steel industry through easy and business- friendly access to infrastructures such as power and transportation
* Regulation of the activities of the steel and other metal industry through issuance of entry and operational licenses and permits.
FORMAL HANDOVER CEREMONY BETWEEN OUTGOING AND INCOMING PERMANENT SECRETARIES AT THE MINISTRY OF STEEL DEVELOPMENT
The Newly deployed Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi (L) with the former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu (R) during the Handover Ceremony held on Friday, March 13th 2026 at the Ministry's Headquarters in Abuja.
AUDU HIGHLIGHTS NIGERIA’S STEEL SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES AT GERMAN–NIGERIA ECONOMIC FORUM
Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, Honourable Minister of Steel Development