The Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu has ordered an immediate investigation into the industrial accident that occurred at a steel plant in the Ogijo area of Sagamu Local Government, Ogun State.
Audu expressed deep sorrow over the incident, which resulted in casualties and extended condolences to the families of those affected.
The minister in a statement issued Friday assured that the government would take decisive steps to determine both the immediate and remote causes of the accident.
Audu said: “The ministry of Steel Development wishes to commiserate with the families of the affected persons who may have either lost loved ones or suffered injuries from this accident, particularly the Sagamu Local Government and the Ogun State Government at this difficult time.”
“The ministry is currently putting in place effective modalities to ensure the sanitization of the steel industry in Nigeria and shall immediately conduct a thorough investigation. Necessary steps will be taken to ensure that this unfortunate incident does not reoccur.”
“We will continue to create an enabling environment for the development of the steel industry in Nigeria to catalyze the industrial development of the nation,” he added.
