the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, OLAMILEKAN ADEGBITE has admitted that the Federal Government will not be able to revive the Ajaokuta steel rolling mill before 2023.

ADEGBITE who made this statement during the 34th session of the State House briefing, in Abuja, blamed COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war for government’s inability to meet the 2023 target.

He said his administration has successfully implemented the made in Nigeria pay rite which meets all international standard and eradicates all importation of copyrights.