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Ministry Of Defence, Solid Minerals Partner To Secure Mining Fields
Joel Ajayi
In a show of solidarity, the Ministry of Defence will collaborate with the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development on securing the mining fields across the country to make the sector realize its goal of contributing substantially to the gross domestic product and increasing revenue accruable to coffers of the government.
The Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, and his counterpart, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, Minister of State Defence; on a courtesy visit gave this assurance while answering questions from newsmen.
Alhaji Badaru said:” The purpose of the visit by the two of us is to discuss how we can provide security in the mining areas, we are working to provide Security on the farms; as well as provide Security in the mining sector, to make the country earn the much need foreign currency; mining sector is critical to help rejuvenate the economy”.
Responding to the initiative of creating mining police by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, the Minister of Defence lauded the concept, assuring it will receive the necessary boost from the military. He said ” we have to clear the territory as a military to ensure safety. When the Mining Police come, they can take it up from there and continue to provide security in those mining areas ”.
In his comments, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake reaffirmed: ” The main essence is to secure our minerals sector. I have been saying it, even to foreign and local investors. That we need to secure our mineral sector so that the operators both local and foreign can have an atree and unfettered atmosphere to operate so that we can derive maximum benefits from these God-given resources. And I have been saying that I am working in conjunction with the Ministry of Defence, inter-military agencies are involved, all the security architecture that we are reinvigorating.”
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Hon. Jabiru Abdullahi Encourages Nigerians to Embrace Eid Values of Sacrifice and Unity
By Joel Ajayi
The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has extended warm Sallah greetings to Muslims across the country as they celebrate Sallah
In a statement issued on Thursday by Ogwa Vivian Onyedibia, Senior Assistant on Media to the AUDA-NEPAD CEO, Hon. Abdullahi urged Nigerians to embrace the core values of sacrifice, unity, and compassion that define the season.
He emphasized that these principles are essential not only to the spiritual significance of the celebration but also to national development and peaceful coexistence.
“Eid is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and togetherness. As we celebrate, let us renew our commitment to building a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria,” he said.
Hon. Abdullahi expressed hope that the celebration would inspire a collective spirit among Nigerians and strengthen the bonds of love, empathy, and patriotism across communities.
He wished all Muslim faithful a joyous and fulfilling celebration, praying for continued peace and blessings upon the nation.
Barka da Sallah!
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