The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has backed plans by the Oyo State Government to obtain mining licences.
Reiterating the Ministry’s support for sub-national entities in the country to develop the sector, the Minister emphasised that cooperation with states will develop the mining industry value-chain and promote value addition for maximum beneficiation to host communities.
A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Segun Tomori, said, that Governor Makinde in his remark, revealed that his visit was necessitated by the need to follow up on the application of the state for mining license, stating that Oyo state is…
Source: Nigerian Tribune
