The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development (MSMD), in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government, has announced the postponement of the sixth edition of the National Council on Mining and Mineral Resources Development.
The event, originally scheduled to take place in Lafia, Nasarawa State, from November 27th to 29th, has been delayed due to logistical challenges. The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr. Mary Ogbe, disclosed this in a statement, noting that a new date would be communicated in due course.
The annual conference is regarded as the highest policy formulation forum in the solid minerals sector. It serves as a platform for stakeholders across the private and public sectors, as well as representatives from various tiers of government, to deliberate on challenges hindering the growth of the sector and propose actionable solutions.
Dr. Ogbe emphasized the importance of the council, noting its role in shaping policies to enhance the performance and sustainability of Nigeria’s mining and mineral resources sector.
