Ajaokuta Steel Mill to Commence Production Of Military Hardware – Minister

Ajaokuta Steel Mill to Commence Production Of Military Hardware – Minister

During an interview with Channels Television’s Politics on Monday, the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu, revealed that the Federal Government intends to commence the manufacturing of military hardware at the Ajaokuta Steel Mill.

Audu explained that he has been collaborating with the Ministers of Defence and Works to finalize plans for the long-dormant steel plant to begin producing iron rods along with military equipment.

He said, “In addition to restarting light steel mill, we want to produce military hardware in Ajaokuta Steel.

“I have been working very closely with Minister of Defence Alhaji Badaru and Minister of Works Senator Umahi to work hand in hand to produce iron rod in Ajaokuta and to produce military hardware capabilities in Ajaokuta.

“Whether it is helmets, whether it is bullets, whether it is vests, whether it is pads for tanks of all shapes and all of those things or rifles ammunitions, we will be able to have the capacity to be able to do that.”