The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has emphasised the importance of fostering peaceful relations among mining companies in Nasarawa State. This statement followed a meeting at the Government House in Lafia, where Alake, represented by Obadiah Nkom, the Director General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office, met with Governor Abdullahi Sule and his cabinet.
Key points from the meeting include:
– Emphasis on resolving disputes among mining firms in light of the upcoming sixth National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources meeting in November.
– The need for a stable environment to attract investments in the solid minerals sector.
– Confidence in Nasarawa State hosting the forthcoming national meeting, highlighting its pivotal role in Nigeria’s mining industry.
– Structure of the November meeting will include both technical and executive sessions to facilitate comprehensive discussions.
– Governor Sule expressed gratitude for Nasarawa’s selection as host and urged exploration of untapped mineral resources in Kokona and Keana.
The state government remains committed to supporting federal initiatives to enhance the mining sector, with the federal delegation providing recommendations for resolving conflicts among mining firms based on a prior committee’s findings.