Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah receives Members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals
“I received members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, led by Senator Ekong Sampson. I commended the importance of their task, as solid minerals hold a huge economic opportunity for our country, especially in the context of economic diversification.
I emphasised the need for greater inclusion of state governments in the exploration and exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals. Both national and sub-national governments possess enormous potential, yet many of these assets are lying dormant or have been left in the hands of illegal miners. That must end. As a government, we are seeking more inclusion.
I also drew attention to the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian Inland Waterway Act and the Mining Act regarding who has the right to mine sand along coastal areas. I believe this is a matter the Senate Committee will examine closely to bring clarity.
One of the major challenges in fully harnessing the solid minerals sector is the absence of reliable and up-to-date data. In many cases, available data is obsolete or insufficient for informed investment decisions. Developing accurate geospatial data and establishing clear lines of responsibility will go a long way in attracting serious investment into the sector.
We in Enugu State remain fully committed to working with the federal legislature and the federal government to reposition the solid minerals sector for national development.
I thank Senator Ekong Sampson for acknowledging Enugu’s strategic place in Nigeria’s minerals landscape. Beyond our known prominence in coal production in Udi, geological data points to valuable deposits of limestone in Nkanu and Oji River, iron ore in Nsukka and Ogbete, and silica and laterite in various parts of the state. These minerals offer significant opportunities for investment, job creation and broad economic advancement.
I welcome the Senate’s pledge to collaborate with us in crafting the necessary legal, regulatory and governance frameworks to unlock the full potential of this sector” the Governor Said
“I received members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, led by Senator Ekong Sampson. I commended the importance of their task, as solid minerals hold a huge economic opportunity for our country, especially in the context of economic diversification.
I emphasised the need for greater inclusion of state governments in the exploration and exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals. Both national and sub-national governments possess enormous potential, yet many of these assets are lying dormant or have been left in the hands of illegal miners. That must end. As a government, we are seeking more inclusion.
I also drew attention to the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian Inland Waterway Act and the Mining Act regarding who has the right to mine sand along coastal areas. I believe this is a matter the Senate Committee will examine closely to bring clarity.
One of the major challenges in fully harnessing the solid minerals sector is the absence of reliable and up-to-date data. In many cases, available data is obsolete or insufficient for informed investment decisions. Developing accurate geospatial data and establishing clear lines of responsibility will go a long way in attracting serious investment into the sector.
We in Enugu State remain fully committed to working with the federal legislature and the federal government to reposition the solid minerals sector for national development.
I thank Senator Ekong Sampson for acknowledging Enugu’s strategic place in Nigeria’s minerals landscape. Beyond our known prominence in coal production in Udi, geological data points to valuable deposits of limestone in Nkanu and Oji River, iron ore in Nsukka and Ogbete, and silica and laterite in various parts of the state. These minerals offer significant opportunities for investment, job creation and broad economic advancement.
I welcome the Senate’s pledge to collaborate with us in crafting the necessary legal, regulatory and governance frameworks to unlock the full potential of this sector” the Governor Said
Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah receives Members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals
“I received members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, led by Senator Ekong Sampson. I commended the importance of their task, as solid minerals hold a huge economic opportunity for our country, especially in the context of economic diversification.
I emphasised the need for greater inclusion of state governments in the exploration and exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals. Both national and sub-national governments possess enormous potential, yet many of these assets are lying dormant or have been left in the hands of illegal miners. That must end. As a government, we are seeking more inclusion.
I also drew attention to the ongoing conflict between the Nigerian Inland Waterway Act and the Mining Act regarding who has the right to mine sand along coastal areas. I believe this is a matter the Senate Committee will examine closely to bring clarity.
One of the major challenges in fully harnessing the solid minerals sector is the absence of reliable and up-to-date data. In many cases, available data is obsolete or insufficient for informed investment decisions. Developing accurate geospatial data and establishing clear lines of responsibility will go a long way in attracting serious investment into the sector.
We in Enugu State remain fully committed to working with the federal legislature and the federal government to reposition the solid minerals sector for national development.
I thank Senator Ekong Sampson for acknowledging Enugu’s strategic place in Nigeria’s minerals landscape. Beyond our known prominence in coal production in Udi, geological data points to valuable deposits of limestone in Nkanu and Oji River, iron ore in Nsukka and Ogbete, and silica and laterite in various parts of the state. These minerals offer significant opportunities for investment, job creation and broad economic advancement.
I welcome the Senate’s pledge to collaborate with us in crafting the necessary legal, regulatory and governance frameworks to unlock the full potential of this sector” the Governor Said
