President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the nomination of Hon Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA, as member of Ajaokuta Presidential Project Implementation Team. Adegbite, who was accompanied by the Minister for State of the Sector, Dr Uche Ogar, said that President Buhari has graciously approved the nomination of Asiwaju as member of APPIT. In his reaction, Asiwaju, who doubles as the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, commended the President for his approval. Asiwaju also thanked the governor for considering him worthy for nomination as a member of the team and promised never to let the Governor and the President down. According to FG, APPIT is meant to kick start the process of re-directing the activities of the Steel Plant with the aim of bringing the Steel Project back to life for the growth and economic development of our dear nation.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 23, 2020 17:03 UTC