African Natural Resources and Mines Limited in Kaduna State has been charged to positively impact on the host communities by keeping is social responsibilities. The Honourable Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite gave the charge when he visited the facilities of the African Natural Resources and Mines Limited in Kagarko Local Government […]
The newly posted Permanent Secretary to the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Mr. Edet Sunday Akpan, officially resume duty today, December 24, 2019. Speaking during a brief handing-over ceremony, Mr. Akpan expressed delight on the warm reception, and thanked his predecessor for the good work he has done. “I thank God for His grace […]
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamelakan Adegbite has urged Metal Operators in the country to work towards charting way forward for the ailing Metal industry in order to ensure economic growth, industrialization, and the attendant job creation and wealth generation. He made this known, yesterday, while declaring open the 2nd Nigeria Metallurgical Industry […]
At the 9th Induction Ceremony of Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) today, Tuesday Dec 17, 2019From left: DG Mining Cadastre Office(MCO), Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom; repr of Minister of Works & Housing, Engr. Yemi Ogunshominiyi; Hon. Minister of State, MMSD, Dr Uchechukwu Ogah; the Hon. Minister, MMSD, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, the Perm […]
The Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) is being repositioned and rejuvenated for effective service delivery to meet the sector’s mandate of providing jobs and prosperity for Nigerians The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite, stated this at the Induction Ceremony of over 600 members of the Council today, 17th […]
The Minister of State, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu. Sampson. Ogah, has stressed that the development of the metal industry is panacea to the industrialisation and economic development of Nigeria. The Minister stated this in his keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Nigerian Metallurgical Industry Stakeholders’ Forum (MISF) organised […]
The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr Uchechukwu. S. Ogah, has called for strong partnership between the Federal and State government to generate more revenue from the solid minerals that will take the country to greater heights. He made the appeal during his familiarization visit to the Imo State Governor, Rt Hon. Emeka […]
In a concerted effort to increase revenue generation in the Minerals and Metals Sector, the Federal Government is partnering with State Governments to curb illegal mining of solid minerals across the country. Speaking at the weekend during a courtesy visit to Enugu State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the Minster of State, Mines and […]
Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is committed to playing by International Mining Regulations to achieve growth in the Minerals Sector. The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc Olamilekan Adegbite who was represented by the Minister of State, Dr. Uchechukwu Ogah, stated this when he received the International Executive Director of Extractive Industries Transparency […]
Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah has given assurance of Federal Government’s commitment to pay the 13% mining revenue derivation to states, noting that it would encourage them to curb leakages from illegal mining, and generate more revenue for the country. The Minister stated this during a courtesy visit to Plateau […]