Boosting Mining Activities: Ministry’s Promise to Staff and Agencies
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe, recently conducted a series of visits to various agencies under the ministry in Abuja in order to reassure staff of the effective support available to boost mining activities for national development.
During her familiarisation visit, she emphasized the ministry’s commitment to providing comprehensive support to the agencies, with the goal of positively impacting national growth and the development of the citizenry. Dr. Ogbe praised the efforts of the agencies in ensuring the effective discharge of their duties to achieve the ministry’s mandates and objectives. She further emphasized the significance of this effort in realizing the economic diversification agenda of the Federal Government.
The Director-General of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office (MCO), Mr. Obadiah Nkom, expressed gratitude for the Permanent Secretary’s visit, affirming the agencies’ commitment to working together to achieve their goals. He also highlighted the importance of the ministry’s support in addressing the challenges hindering the development of the agencies.
Dr. Ogbe’s visit underscores the government’s recognition of the pivotal role that the mining industry plays in national development. By assuring the agencies of unwavering support, the ministry aims to promote collaboration among them and to change the narrative of the mining industry for the better.
The commitment of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development to bolstering mining activities is a positive step towards harnessing the immense potential of the sector for national development. As the ministry continues to provide support to its agencies, the prospect of a revitalized and more productive mining industry becomes increasingly promising.
