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FG Restates Commitment to Mining Sector
Sep 28, 2020
Ugo Aliogo As part of efforts by the federal government to revitalise the mining sector, the Minister for Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Olamilekan Adegbite, has revealed the plan of his ministry to improve geo-science base, data accessibility for investors, data gathering, data dissemination and archiving.
Delivering the keynote address, at the NES26 Pre-summit with the theme: “The ‘New Normal’-Opportunities for the Nigerian Mining Industry,” Adegbite said many countries have leveraged and developed their mining industry, adding that Nigeria should take advantage of the opportunities presented by the sector.
He also stated that the mining industry can supply minerals used in production of mobile phones, batteries and a wide range of gadgets if properly harnessed.
“We can’t afford to overlook the opportunities in the mining industry. On-going reforms in the sector are geared towards revamping the sector and the reforms will help improve and serve both the domestic and export market.
“Our roadmap is focused on strengthening our geo-science base, data accessibility for investors, data gathering, data dissemination and archiving,” Adegbite said.
On his part, the Registrar, Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG), Prof. Zacheus Opafunso, called for synergy between academia, regulatory agencies and industries, noting that there are a lot of patents produced through researches from universities that are not utilised.
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