Steel Ministry Sends Over 20 Officers for Technical Training at ANRML Kaduna Facility
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has announced that over 20 officers from its Metallurgical Inspectorate and Environmental Protection (MI&EP) Department will undergo a hands-on technical training program at the African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML) plant in Gujeni, Kaduna State. The program is scheduled to run from November 4 to 6, 2025, and is part of a broader initiative to strengthen the Ministry’s technical capacity in metallurgical and mineral processing operations.
According to a letter from the Ministry signed by Engr. Fredrick E. Ewa, Director of MI&EP, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, the training will provide officers with direct exposure to advanced mineral and metallurgical processing techniques. The Ministry recognized ANRML’s facility as an ideal location for the training due to the company’s proven expertise and its substantial contribution to Nigeria’s growing steel and mining sectors.
The capacity-building program will feature both theoretical and practical sessions, giving officers a comprehensive understanding of modern iron ore beneficiation, pelletizing, and direct reduction processes. Participants will be taken through the entire steel production chain — from raw ore processing to the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) — a crucial raw material for steelmaking.
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The African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML) is a subsidiary of the African Industries Group (AIG) and currently operates Nigeria’s largest fully integrated iron ore mining and steel processing facility. The Gujeni plant is notable for pioneering eco-friendly operations through its heat recovery technology, which minimizes waste and reduces environmental impact.
With an investment valued at over $600 million, the ANRML project is considered the largest non-oil Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Nigeria. The initiative plays a key role in the Federal Government’s economic diversification agenda, which aims to reduce the nation’s dependence on crude oil exports while developing the solid minerals and manufacturing sectors.
Officials at the Ministry noted that the training aligns with the “Renewed Hope Agenda” of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which targets expanding Nigeria’s GDP and positioning the nation as a global player in crude steel production by 2030. The Ministry emphasized that upskilling regulatory officers is essential to ensure Nigeria’s steel sector meets global standards in quality, efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
Beyond improving technical proficiency, the training seeks to foster stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors in the steel industry. The Ministry of Steel Development hopes that such partnerships will accelerate the nation’s industrialization drive and stimulate job creation, infrastructure development, and technology transfer.
Industry analysts have also highlighted the significance of the training, noting that effective technical capacity in the steel value chain could be the missing link in Nigeria’s quest to revive dormant projects such as the Ajaokuta Steel Complex. With ANRML’s modern plant now serving as a model for industrial efficiency, experts believe Nigeria can begin to close its steel production gap and reduce dependence on imports.
The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continuous professional development for its officers and expressed optimism that the training at ANRML would mark a new phase in the nation’s steel development roadmap.