FG To Establish Nig Mining Centre Of Excellence

In its efforts to reposition and ensure the mining sector contributes maximally to the growth of the nation’s economy, the Federal Government is set to establish the Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence, CoE, as a one stop -shop to meet the needs of investors in the solid Minerals sector.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development/Steel Development, Dr. Mary Ogbe stated this during the inauguration of members of the Committee for the Establishment of the Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence, CoE, in Abuja.

Dr. Ogbe who explained that the essence of the creation of the centre is to enable the Ministry contribute to the growth of the nation’s economy stressed that it will also foster collaborations among the key departments of the Ministry.

“The Nigerian Mining Centre of Excellence, CoE, will foster collaborations among the key departments of the Ministry which include Nigerian Geological Survey Agency NGSA, Mining Cadastre Office MCO, Mines Inspectorate, Office of the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Ministry of Steel Development and Office of the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development” Dr Ogbe stated.

“The Centre is established to provide a one-stop shop that will meet the needs of investors in the solid mineral sector of the economy, facilitate the efficient use of the Decision Support System, DSS, and promote knowledge – sharing best practices and capacity building within the mining sector”. She added.

She expressed optimism that the centre would serve as a focal point for international partnerships and collaboration in the field of mining investment amongst other laudable objectives.

According to Dr. Ogbe, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake has pledged readiness to support the activities of the CoE to enable it achieved its set mandate.

Membership of the Committee includes nominated members of the various Departments and Agencies of the Ministry and will be chaired by the Director of Investment Promotion and Minerals Trade Department in the Ministry.

By Georgina Humphrey, Edited By Grace Namiji