In a landmark move aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s steel industry, the Federal Ministry of Steel Development has announced the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit 2025, scheduled to take place from Wednesday 16th to Thursday 17th July 2025 at the Nigerian Airforce Conference Centre, Jahi, Abuja. The event is set to begin at 9:00 AM daily.
Themed “Rebuilding and Consolidating Nigeria’s Steel Industry: Collaborative Action for Sustainable Growth and Global Competitiveness,” the summit represents a bold step in aligning Nigeria’s industrial development with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is expected to deliver the Special Keynote Address, underscoring the significance of the steel sector in the nation's economic transformation blueprint.
This high-level gathering seeks to position the steel industry as the bedrock of Nigeria’s industrial revolution. By bringing together government officials, industry leaders, investors, policymakers, researchers, and development partners, the summit aims to foster a coordinated and inclusive strategy to unlock the country’s immense steel potential.
One of the central goals of the summit is to critically assess the current state of the Nigerian steel industry, which has suffered from decades of underinvestment, policy inconsistencies, and infrastructure deficits. Delegates will deliberate on viable pathways to attract local and foreign investments, improve regulatory frameworks, address infrastructure and supply chain challenges, and design an actionable roadmap for long-term sectoral growth.
The event will also feature technical sessions, panel discussions, and special briefs by dignitaries, aimed at exploring innovative approaches to boost production capacity, ensure sustainability, and enhance Nigeria’s global competitiveness in the steel market.
Speaking on the importance of the summit, officials from the Ministry of Steel Development emphasized that reviving the steel industry is central to achieving Nigeria’s ambition for industrial self-reliance, job creation, and economic diversification. According to the Ministry, the summit is not just a policy dialogue, but a call to action for stakeholders to work collaboratively towards a resilient and thriving steel ecosystem.
As Nigeria seeks to reposition itself in the global steel value chain, the National Steel Summit 2025 is poised to mark a turning point in the nation's industrial history, laying the foundation for a new era of innovation, investment, and inclusive growth.
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