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Steel projects symbolize state-led industrial ambition

Nigeria continued major steel and industrial projects despite worsening finances.

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1982

Steel projects symbolize state-led industrial ambition

Nigeria continued major steel and industrial projects despite worsening finances.

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Nigeria continued major steel and industrial projects despite worsening finances. Ajaokuta and related investments stood for the dream of heavy industrialization.

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