(2nd Right) CEO ANRML Mr. Narasimha Nayak, presenting a souvenir to Director, Raw Material Development and Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Steel Development Mr. Ime Ekrikpo during the 3 days capacity- building training at African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML) Gujeni.
In a bid to build the capacity of it’s staff, the Ministry of Steel Development has sent it’s staff to the African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML) Gujeni to gain knowledge about its processes.
The Director, Raw Material Inspectorate and Metallurgical Development and Environmental Protection, Engr. Frederick E. Ewa, said the knowledge sharing was necessary to build the capacity of it’s staff on current processes and technologies used in the Steel and Mining sector.
Ewa who led the staff of the Ministry of Steel Development to the “Knowledge and Experience Sharing” sessions in ANRML Plant in Gujeni, Kargarko LGA in Kaduna state recently, said such ministry and industry interactions, learnings, and field visits has enabled the officials to be better informed about the processes and technologies used currently, the extent of investment involved and the kind of unique advantage the organisation is bringing to uplift the economy of Nigeria.
He said: “We felt it is time to groom a set of people who will understand what you are doing in the area of producing steel. After completion of the knowledge sharing and field visit, the officials are better informed about the processes and are in a position to take better decisions in the interest of the industry and the economy, as they are fully informed and knowledgeable about the process.”
“Every nation or business does not break out from the blues, there are definite steps that must be taken and that is what ANRML has done in the Steel and Mining sectors of our country. ANRML has painstakingly followed through years of consistency in planning and following processes of establishing such a company in Nigeria.”
” We are grateful to the management and staff of ANRML for accepting us into your fold and showing us the things you are doing. Now, we have seen what you are doing, it makes us see things better. I will say well-done. I see a greater height of what you will attain and we will give you all the support you require.” Ewa said.
Ewa also reiterated that “The integrated steel plant is one of its kind in Africa. As director , I pledge to do everything within my power to ensure that ANRML succeeds in their Operational activities.”
Mr. Ime Ekrikpo, Director, Raw Material Development and Investment Promotion who was part of the delegation said “ANRML has demonstrated long and consistent commitment to the industrial development of Nigeria. The backward integration plant has brought a veritable hope for Nigeria’s industrialization. Congratulations to ANRML on this great feat.”
In his response, Mr. Narasimha Nayak, CEO, ANRML said the company was happy to pass it’s knowledge and experience to the staff of the Ministry of Steel Development and welcomed more collaborations.
“We will do all in our power to pass our knowledge, skill and experience to build a skilled manpower in the Steel sector and also add value to minerals mined here to bolster Nigerian economy.” Mr. Nayak said.
The African Natural Resources and Mines Limited, a group company of the African Industries Group (AIG), Through a significant non-oil foreign direct investment of $600 million has created jobs, boosting the Steel and Mining sectors, and promoting the government’s backward integration policy.
The company’s iron-ore mining and processing plant in Kaduna state creates high-value Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) as a raw material for steel production, reducing the need for imported scrap iron and positioning Nigeria as a potential global steel producer.
The company’s integrated mining and processing plant has created around 10000 + direct employment and many fold indirect job opportunities, contributing to local employment and economic development in Nigeria. By mining and processing iron-ore into DRI, ANRML supplies a key raw material for steel production, which is crucial for the Nigerian government goal of reviving the steel sector and achieving self-sufficiency.
The Iron-Ore Mining & Processing Facility represents a cornerstone in Nigeria’s quest for sustainable economic prosperity. The company is commitment to Nigeria’s mining sector, positioning the country for enhanced infrastructural development and economic renewal.
