President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, on his birthday, November 6.
The President acknowledges the Minister’s service to the nation and his function in advancing the administration’s efforts to revitalise Nigeria’s metal business and broaden its contribution to nationwide growth.
President Tinubu notes Prince Audu’s work in facilitating funding discussions and partnerships to strengthen home metal manufacturing, together with ongoing efforts to revive the Ajaokuta Steel Complex and different strategic property within the sector.
The President additionally recognises the Minister’s skilled background in banking and finance, spanning over twenty years in company and funding banking, asset administration and enterprise capital.
Before his appointment to the Federal Executive Council in August 2023, Prince Audu held a number of senior positions at Stanbic IBTC Group, together with Chief Executive Officer of its enterprise capital enterprise. His skilled expertise additionally contains engagements with the Bank of New York Mellon within the United States and Credit Suisse in Switzerland.
A graduate of the University of Leicester, Prince Audu additionally holds a grasp’s diploma from Henley Business School, University of Reading, and an MBA from the University of Oxford.
President Tinubu encourages the Minister to stay dedicated to the administration’s targets of enhancing home metal manufacturing, attracting funding and supporting Nigeria’s industrial growth.
The President needs Prince Audu good well being, continued energy and success in his service to the nation.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 6, 2026
