Ajaokuta Steel Complex to employ over 500,000 Nigerians

By Abiodun Oba

The Ajaokuta Steel Complex will employ no fewer than 500,000 Nigerians when it comes on stream and designated as a free trade zone.

Vice President Kashim Shettima disclosed when he spoke in Lokoja at the kick-off of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kogi governorship campaign.

Shettima, who represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, promised to fully harness the potential of the complex once it is completed.

He believes it will boost Nigeria’s foreign direct investment and contribute to an enabling business environment.

Shettima who disclosed that the firm is at 98 per cent completion, stated that Prince Shuaibu Audu from the state was deliberately appointed as Minister of Steel Development to facilitate the speedy completion and putting to action, the very important company.

The Vice President was optimistic that with the Ajaokuta Steel and major roads in the state which the Federal Government has prioritised for fixing, Kogi will enjoy improved development.