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.
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.
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