The Federal Government has expressed the commitment to reposition minerals and metals sector to enhance socio-economy development in the country.
A statement by Mr Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Solid Mineral Development, on Friday in Abuja, said the move would also transform the sector.
Balogun said that stakeholders in the minerals and metals sector would gather in Ilorin, Kwara State, to address key thematic areas that will enhance the repositioning of the sector.
He said that the efforts would bring a rapid socio-economic growth and development of the country.
He said that the meeting was scheduled for 15th to 17th of Jan. 2024.
“The theme of the 5th Edition of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development (NCMMRD), is titled: “Minerals and Metals Sector: A Panacea for Economic Growth and Diversity”.
“The programme is being organised by the Ministries of Solid Minerals Development and Steel Development.
“Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, will address the council and other relevant stakeholders in the Minerals and Metals sector,” he said.
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