New Perm Sec Takes Over At Ministry Of Steel Development

Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development.

"Let's 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." Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu tells management and staff of the Ministry 

.... Commends the former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary A. Ogbe for holding the reins of the Steel Ministry since it was created in August of 2023.

.... Assures of his readiness to build on her already existing achievements."

"No nation can become industrialized without a functional Steel Industry." Dr Mary Ogbe, immediate past Perm Sec.

The New Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu has pledged his commitment towards strengthening and stimulating the development of the Steel Sector, to attain its full potentials in the country.

The new Permanent Secretary who stated this during the Handover Ceremony by the former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary A. Ogbe on Monday, at the Headquarters of the Ministry, thanked President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for approving his appointment as a Permanent Secretary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Dr. Chris Isokpunwu and Dr. Mary Ogbe at the handover ceremony 

At the handover, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu 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.

While commending the former Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary A. Ogbe for holding the reins of the Steel Ministry since it was created in August of 2023, Dr. Chris Osa Isokpunwu assured of his readiness to build on her already existing achievements. 

The former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Mary A. Ogbe who disclosed that the Ministry is charged with ensuring the development of Steel, stated that no nation can become industrialized without a functional Steel Industry. 

Stating 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.

The Director, Metallurgical Raw Materials Development and Investment Promotion, Mr. Imeh Ikrikpo in his vote of thanks, assured him of the support of management and staff of the Ministry.