The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, has charged the staff of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development with due diligence to achieve the mining sector’s set goals.
Alake made the charge at the 2024 Ministerial Step-Down Retreat with the theme “Delivering on the Eight Presidential Priorities” on Friday in Abuja, which served as a platform to discuss strategies for advancing the sector’s growth and unlocking its vast potential for sustainable development.
The Minister emphasized the importance of diligence in achieving set objectives, as reflected in the Ministry’s mandate to develop a comprehensive developmental strategy.
While drawing parallels between journalism and management practices, he also emphasized the need for productivity and alacrity in delivering tasks, urging staff members to uphold diligence in their roles.
Alake further outlined the Ministry’s Seven-Point Agenda, a transformational vision aimed at industrializing and globalizing the solid minerals sector. The agenda includes initiatives such as establishing the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation and promoting community empowerment through remediation, representing a comprehensive roadmap for sectoral growth and development.
Throughout the retreat, stakeholders engaged in fruitful discussions, sharing best practices and innovative strategies to realize the eight presidential priorities and eighteen deliverables outlined by the Federal Government. Alake reiterated the inclusive nature of the retreat, while encouraging participants to contribute their ideas towards achieving set objectives.
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Alake also made reference to the Bible as he quoted from the Book of Proverbs, emphasizing the importance of diligence in achieving success, and challenging participants to reassess their commitment to their roles within the Ministry.
Alake expressed gratitude to stakeholders for their participation and commitment to advancing the solid minerals sector, as he commended local and foreign investors for their resilience and enthusiasm, pledging continued support from regulatory agencies to facilitate their success in the sector.
Alake reiterated the Ministry’s unwavering commitment to driving sectoral growth and promoting sustainable development in Nigeria. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and diligence in achieving set objectives, reaffirming his confidence in the collective efforts of stakeholders to realize the sector’s full potential.
Earlier in her opening remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary Ogbe, explained that the retreat marks a pivotal moment for the Ministry’s staff to reflect on the progress made thus far and the challenges that lie ahead in their collective efforts to advance the solid minerals sector.
“Under the visionary leadership of our esteemed President, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we gather to align our strategies with the eight crucial priorities outlined for national development.”
“Guided by President Tinubu’s vision, our Ministry is dedicated to unleashing the vast potential of the solid minerals sector to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s GDP and foster economic prosperity.”
“Through sustainable mining practices, we aim to create jobs, drive industrialization, and promote inclusive growth across the nation.”
“As we embark on this journey, let us seize the opportunity presented by this retreat to critically assess our progress, identify areas for improvement, and chart a course for the future.”
She urged each participant to actively engage in constructive dialogue, share insights, and propose innovative solutions that will propel the solid minerals sector forward and realize our shared vision for a prosperous Nigeria.
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