Ime Ekrikpo is a Director in Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Steel Development, where he plays a key role in advancing the country’s metallurgical and steel development agenda. A trained chemist and metallurgical professional, he brings extensive experience across the mining and metals value chain.
He has held several senior government leadership positions, including Director of the Metallurgical Inspectorate and Raw Materials Development Department and Deputy Director of the Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Department.
Mr. Ekrikpo has been actively involved in shaping policies to strengthen Nigeria’s steel industry, promote value addition, encourage investment, and support the sustainable development of the country’s mineral resources, with his work focused on enhancing industrial growth and positioning the metals sector as a key driver of economic diversification.