Nasarawa Governor calls for revised legislation to revitalize mining sector

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has urged the development of a more practical and sustainable legal framework to revamp the mining sector. He emphasized the critical importance of solid minerals and agriculture in shaping Nigeria’s future.

Governor Sule made these remarks during a meeting with members of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals at the Government House in Lafia, the state’s capital, on Sunday.

He stressed the necessity for a comprehensive review of the various aspects related to mineral deposits in the country, aiming to establish a domestically derived solution that considers the unique characteristics of each state in the federation.

Mr. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Solid Minerals, acknowledged Nasarawa State as the epicenter of solid minerals and the committee’s initial point of contact.