Nigerian Minister Defiant Against Threats to Mining Reforms
Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, reaffirmed the Federal Government's commitment to mining reforms in Nigeria. Despite facing threats and blackmail, Alake emphasized that the ongoing transformation agenda in the mining sector has started yielding positive results.
He highlighted the significant increase in the sector's contribution to the nation's GDP over the past decade. Alake also mentioned the focus on transparency, investment risk mitigation, and value chain optimization in the mining industry.
The Minister expressed determination to enforce strict regulations to create a conducive operating environment and attract serious investors.
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