From Abubakar Ohida, Okene
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Muhammad Anaje, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to revive the Ajaokuta and Itakpe iron and steel companies, citing it as a beacon of hope for Kogi State residents.
This plea was made during a visit by Chief Dr. Mujidat Folashade Tinubu, the President’s senior daughter, who was conferred with the title of Onyi Ohu of Ebiraland.
The event, attended by prominent dignitaries, aimed to foster unity and development in Ebiraland.
The Ohinoyi’s protocol officer, Ustaz Ochavara, praised the monarch for creating opportunities for the people to be part of the President’s renewed hope agenda.
President Tinubu has shown political will to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Company, with plans to create over 500,000 direct and indirect jobs. The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tyazhpromexport to rehabilitate and operate the Ajaokuta Steel Plant and the National Iron Ore Mining Company in Itakpe.
The revival of Ajaokuta Steel is expected to boost Nigeria’s steel industry, reduce imports, and drive economic growth.
