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FDB Endorses And Supports Nigerian Government Mining Roadmap

THE African Development Bank, AfDB, yesterday, endorsed and support the Federal Government’s mining roadmap for the solid minerals sector ahead of its public presentation and unveiling. According to the statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media, to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Olayinka Oyebode, the document received inputs from different stakeholders and state governments.
AfDB Country Director, Dr Ousmane Dore, said the Bank had reviewed the Mining Roadmap and is prepared to partner with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to actualise it.


About time, Nigeria does not just have OIL AND GAS!!! There are other NATURAL RESOURCES that can be explored. 

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