2023: Saraki pledges to resuscitate Ajaokuta Steel Company if elected as president

If elected President of Nigeria in 2023, Sen. Bukola Saraki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to prioritize the resuscitation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, agriculture, and security sectors.

Saraki made the pledge during a meeting with Kogi PDP national delegates in Lokoja on Sunday to solicit their support in the party’s forthcoming presidential primary contest.

He promised that, in addition to the above, he would focus more on the non-oil sector, which, he believes, is critical to improving the economy and creating jobs.

In his words, “In the first one year of my government, resolving the issue of Ajaokuta will be our number one priority because it is crucial to Nigeria’s economy, as well as mining and agricultural sectors.

“These are the sectors that could easily help our local industries to grow; our economy is too dependent on oil which is not too good for us.

“So, the steel will be my social contract with Nigeria if I am elected as president.

“I can assure and promise the people of Kogi State that getting Ajaokuta steel properly running is a major priority.

“I do not see why it should take seven years to resolve the Ajaokuta issue. As president, I will take charge, bring all the parties together, come up with a lasting solution and Ajaokuta will be running.”