Minister appeals to NASWDEN to suspend industrial action.

Vanguard News | 08-10-2026 12:55pm |

The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Abubakar Audu, has appealed to the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN) to suspend its ongoing industrial action. The appeal was made through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Ambassador Nura Abba Rimi. The minister emphasized the need for industrial harmony and the overall stability and development of Nigeria's steel sector. The statement also highlighted reasons for the strike, including alleged undervaluation of scrap metals and weight reductions due to malpractices.

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