The Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has praised President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Prof. Abdusalam Nasir Naeem as the new managing director of Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd, describing it as well-deserved.
The governor, who stated this at a grand reception ceremony organised by Okun Concern Citizens to welcome Prof. Abdulsalam Nasir Naeem at Aiyegunle Gbede in Ijumu local government area, expressed his satisfaction with the Federal Government on the appointment of Abdulsalam.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, expressed pride and hope, highlighting Prof. Naeem’s vast experience, academic excellence, and visionary leadership.
He noted that Prof. Naeem’s appointment is a round peg in a round hole, but his leadership will undoubtedly steer the company towards greater success and prosperity.
He stressed that under Prof. Naeem’s capable leadership, Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd is expected to be revived and reclaim its position as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s economy and a beacon of industrial progress.
The governor extended his warmest congratulations to Prof. Naeem on his appointment. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for recognising and appointing an indigene of Kogi State to head the Ajaokuta Steel Company. This gesture, he said, has rekindled the people’s hope and belief in a just and fair Nigeria under the president’s watch.
Ododo called on the people to join hands in welcoming the new MD with open hearts and minds and pledged their full support and cooperation as he takes on the important responsibility.
The ceremony, chaired by former Governor Yahaya Bello, had many dignitaries from all walks of life in attendance.
With Prof. Naeem, who specialises in steel and geophysics, at the helm, Ajaokuta Steel Company Ltd is expected to significantly impact the nation’s economy and industrial progress.
