Ajaokuta’s Revival Shows Signs of Progress, but 47 Years of Delay Still Cast a Shadow

After decades of stalled promises, Ajaokuta Steel is showing signs of renewed activity. The plant has signed a gas supply agreement, and its workshops are producing items such as manhole covers, solar poles and telecommunications masts. Officials say funding and technical partnerships are being pursued to restart steel production, with a target of shipping products by 2028. These developments mark progress, but the plant is not yet producing steel at scale.

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