The Abuja Steel Mills Limited has denied any involvement in the purchase of stolen and smelting manhole covers on the FCT roads, stating that the allegations are entirely baseless and inconsistent with its core values and established operational principles.
In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Abuja Steel Mills, Chethan Kumar, the organization said it is committed to apprehending those responsible.
He said Abuja Steel Company is a responsible, tax-paying organization committed to ethical and transparent business practices, and strict adherence to industry regulations, with no history of involvement in shady or illegal activities.
He said, “The company is fully committed and will cooperate with law enforcement agencies to uncover the truth and bring those responsible for the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure to justice.
“I am confident that ongoing work investigations will exonerate the company from the accusations. Abuja Steel Company operates on a large-scale industrial framework and does not engage in small-scale business negotiations or transactions with individuals or unauthorized agents, affirming that claims or insinuations that the company deals in such activities are false and misleading”.
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The company Director, Dr. John Akanya added: “We are a world-class company and part of a group of companies that is the largest steel producer in Nigeria. We are the only steel manufacturing group that is fully integrated with an iron-ore mining and processing factory at Gujeni, Kaduna State.
“As such we are already moving away from scrap metals to direct reduced iron-ore from our sister company, African Natural Resources and Mines Limited (ANRML), again the company has initiated a thorough investigation into the matter and the source of the condemnable allegation to uphold its reputation and ensure accountability”.
The company urged the Nigerian public and its valued customers to disregard the allegations, stating that it perceives them as an attempt by some vested interests to malign its hard-earned reputation.
Kumar added that the company prides itself on being a cornerstone of responsible industrial practices in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and beyond, stating that they are dedicated to contributing positively to Nigeria’s economic development and maintaining public trust.
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