Nigeria’s Solid Minerals Ministry, under Dr. Dele Alake, is collaborating with the National Boundary Commission to tackle boundary conflicts in mining. They plan to centralise geological data in the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency for enhanced access, aiming to simplify data retrieval for investors and resolve overlapping mining licence issues.
The Nigerian Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, led by Dr. Dele Alake, is prioritising teamwork with the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to mitigate boundary conflicts within mining areas. In a recent meeting with NBC Director-General, Adamu Adaji, Alake emphasised the necessity of the NBC in managing overlapping mining sites and the vital importance of access to geological data. Alake proposed that geological data currently managed by the NBC should be transferred to the Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA). He argued that centralising this data in the NGSA would simplify access for various organisations and stakeholders, enhancing efficiency in data retrieval. “All geological data in the country should ideally be deposited in the NGSA office,” stated Alake, stressing the need for a unified data repository to assist investors in making informed decisions without the hassle of navigating multiple agencies. Adaji expressed the NBC’s commitment to collaborating with the Ministry and relevant agencies to delineate clear boundaries in mining regions, especially in areas where mining licenses overlap. He assured the transfer of geological data to the NGSA to address these concerns. Segun Tomori, the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, noted that the NGSA and Mining Cadastral Office (MCO) will closely engage with the NBC to tackle existing issues regarding overlapping mining licenses.
The collaboration between Nigeria’s Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the National Boundary Commission addresses critical challenges in mining regions, particularly boundary disputes that impact operations. By consolidating geological data under a central agency, the NGSA, the government aims to streamline processes for mining organisations and investors, ensuring better data accessibility and operational efficiency.
The partnership between the Nigerian Mining Ministry and the National Boundary Commission aims to resolve conflicts and streamline data management in the mining sector. By centralising geological data in the NGSA, stakeholders can access necessary information more efficiently, promoting informed investments.
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