In a bid to foster peaceful coexistence among mining firms in Nasarawa State, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has called for the resolution of ongoing conflicts in the region. This call was made during a meeting held on Friday with Governor Abdullahi Sule and members of his cabinet at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. The minister was represented by the Director General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office, Obadiah Nkom.
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Importance of Peace in Mining
Alake emphasized the critical importance of creating a peaceful and stable environment in Nasarawa State to attract and sustain investments in the solid minerals sector. With the sixth National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources scheduled to take place in November in Nasarawa State, the minister stressed the need to resolve all outstanding disagreements among the mining firms before the event. He expressed confidence in Nasarawa’s ability to host a successful and impactful meeting, given its strategic importance in Nigeria’s mining landscape.
Nasarawa’s Strategic Role in Mining
The minister highlighted the choice of Nasarawa State as the host for the upcoming National Council meeting, attributing it to the state government’s commitment and significant contributions to mining activities over the past years. The forthcoming meeting has been structured into two sessions—Technical and Executive—aimed at fostering positive deliberations that will propel the mining and mineral resources sectors to new heights.
National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources
Alake explained that the Council for Mining and Mineral Resources Development is an initiative of the Federal Executive Council designed to serve as a prime consultative platform for all stakeholders in the mining industry to engage with the ministry. As the highest decision-making body on policy matters related to mining and mineral resources development, the council’s meeting in Nasarawa is expected to address key challenges and explore opportunities within the sector.
Governor Sule’s Commitment to Mining Development
Governor Abdullahi Sule expressed his gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development for selecting Nasarawa State to host the significant National Council meeting. He also acknowledged the ministry’s efforts in resolving lingering disagreements between two mining firms and the state government. Furthermore, the governor drew attention to the substantial untapped mineral deposits in the Kokona and Keana Local Government Areas of the state, urging the federal government to explore these resources.
State’s Commitment to Federal Initiatives
Yakubu Kwanta, the state Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, welcomed the minister and his entourage to the state, assuring them of the state government’s continued support for federal initiatives aimed at advancing the mining and mineral resources sectors. The federal delegation brought with them a letter from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, outlining specific recommendations for addressing the conflicts based on findings from a committee’s report.
Conclusion
As Nasarawa State prepares to host the sixth National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources meeting, the call for peaceful coexistence among mining firms underscores the importance of a stable environment for sustainable development in the sector. The collaborative efforts between the federal and state governments, as well as the commitment to resolving conflicts, are expected to pave the way for a more prosperous mining industry in Nigeria.
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