THE HONOURABLE MINISTER ABOUT THE MINISTRY DEPARTMENTS & OFFICES PROJECTS AND PLANS ENERGY POLICIES INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES NEWS AND EVENTS POWER DEPARTMENT INVESTMENT IN POWER ALUMINIUM PROJECT     Welcome The Ministry of Power and Steel has had a long and eventful history. At independence in I960, it was called the Federal Ministry of Mines and Power with responsibility for the development of the nation's mineral resources including oil. Click here to find out more.. The Ministry is involved in numerous projects across the nation to expand power generation, transmission and distribution to meet the growing demands of Nigeria. Visit the various departments to find out how this is being achieved: The Power Department The Aluminium Department The Metallurgical Inspectorate and Raw Materials Development Dept The Ministry has a central position in the vital issues of the nation. You can follow up its news, events and programmes in the news section. Address by the Honourable Minister of Power and Steel, Senator Liyel Imoke at the Inauguration of the Board of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Press Release 11 April 2006 Bayelsa and Imo State Press Release 11 April 2006 Egbema Gas Turbine Power Station The Hon. Minister Liyel Imoke   Projects and Plans   Investment Opportunities