The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has announced the appointment of Engr. Abdul-Akaba Sumaila as the Acting Sole Administrator of the Ajaokuta Steel Complex.
The new nominee replaces Joseph Isah, who retired from the civil service last month, having attained the mandatory 35 years in service.
A trained engineer and project manager, Sumaila is a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
He was until his appointment a Senior Advisor, Government Relations with Shell Petroleum Development Company.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Ilorin and a Masters in Business Administration from the Business School Netherlands.
The appointment takes immediate effect.