Revive Ajaokuta steel, Itakpe iron, Geoscientists tell Buhari

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General Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria’s president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has been called upon to revive Ajaokuta Steel and Itakpe National Iron Ore Mining Companies when he assumes office.
Prof. Olugbenga Okunlola, President, Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday.
According to Okunlola, the companies have the potentials to serve as the backbone for economic diversification and industrialisation of the country.
He urged the incoming administration to pay adequate attention to solid minerals sector in view of the revenue challenges confronting the country as a mono-resource economy.
The president said that the oil and gas sector should be …Read More

Source:: PM Newspaper