Workers Unions hails appointment of Prof. Abdulsalam as MD/CEO, Ajaokuta Steel Coy.
The Leadership of the workers Unions operating in Ajaokuta Steel Company limited, has commended President Ahmed Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Professor Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, (MD/CEO of the company.
This was contained in a congratulatory message, jointly signed by Comrade Ibrahim Audu Abdulraman, Chairman Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, (ISSSAN), Comrade Saliu Idowu Adinoyi, Chairman Nigeria Union of Mines Workers (NUMW) and Comrade Usman Bashiru,
Steel and Engineering Workers Union of Nigeria,(SEWUN) all of Ajaokuta Steel Company branch and made available to Journalists in Lokoja.
According to the union leaders, the appointment showcases President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting regional representation and his readiness for revitalizing the steel industry, saying that the appointment is also a testament to the impressive resume, experience, and competence of the newly appointed MD/CEO.
The statement read in part said “We, the leadership of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited Workers Union namely; Iron and Steel Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ISSSAN), Nigerian Union of Mines Workers (NUMW), and Steel and Engineering Workers Union of Nigeria (SEWUN), on behalf of the entire workforce of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited extend our heartfelt congratulations on your appointment as the Managing Director and CEO of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited. This appointment is a testament to your
impressive resume, experience, and competence.
“We also express our gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu -GCFR for appointing you, a son of Kogi State, as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited. This appointment showcases President Tinubu’s commitment to promoting regional representation and his readiness for revitalizing the steel industry.
“Your appointment came at a time Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited is facing existential challenges of monumental proportion which we believe can be surmounted with the hands of all critical stakeholders on the same desk, as we hope that your coming will present an opportunity for growth, collaboration and a renewed focus to change the narrative of the company for better.
“We pledge our unwavering support to you and your team, and we look forward to working together with you, to drive growth, prosperity, and a renewed focus for the company. We believe this appointment will bring renewed focus and energy to Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited and ultimately contribute to the nation’s economic prosperity.
Please accept the assurance of our highest regards. .
