Ajaokuta Steel: Dr. Mbashir Celebrates Prof. Abdulsalam on Appointment as Managing Director
The University Librarian of Kogi State University, Kabba, and respected academic from Ijumu Local Government Area, Dr. Mbashir Abdulateef Lanre, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Professor Nasir Naeem Abdulsalam on his recent appointment as the Managing Director of Ajaokuta Steel Company by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
In a statement issued to journalists on Saturday in Lokoja, Dr. Mbashir described the appointment as “well-deserved and timely,” commending Professor Abdulsalam’s depth of experience, strategic competence, and longstanding commitment to national development through academia and public service.
“Professor Abdulsalam is a seasoned technocrat whose pedigree includes critical roles such as Technical Adviser to the Honourable Minister of Steel Development and Special Assistant (Academics) to the Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS),” Dr. Mbashir noted. “His appointment is not only a personal achievement but a significant boost to the collective aspirations of Kogi State and indeed the entire country.”
The Ijumu-born academic further expressed optimism that under Professor Abdulsalam’s leadership, the industrialization potential of Kogi State—particularly through Ajaokuta Steel—would be reinvigorated, with cascading benefits for local communities and institutions.
“As someone privileged to serve at Kogi State University, Kabba, I strongly look forward to enhanced collaboration between the steel company and academic institutions in areas such as research, innovation, scholarship, community development, and industrial training for students,” he added.
Dr. Mbashir wished the new Managing Director wisdom, strength, and impactful leadership in his new role.
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