By joshua 
Kogi, world’s future in Solid Minerals – Kogi Solid Minerals Commissioner.
… Dr. Dele Alake applauds Gov. Ododo as best Compliance Governor.
The Kogi State Commissioner For Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu has disclosed that if Solid Minerals is the future of the world, disclosed that Kogi State remains the world’s future.
Engr. Bashiru made the disclosure during the exhibition by the State at the iAfrican Natural resources and energy investment summitt held in Abuja.
Engr. Bashiru described the rich Mineral resources of the State, as made enabling by the administration of Gov Usman Ahmed Ododo as a destination haven.
The Commissioner showed glowing tributes to the State Governor for his unrevicable commitment to making the state stand out in solid Minerals extraction and processing.
Still speaking during the exhibition, Engr Bashiru disclosed that “because Kogi is the Future of Nigeria, Nigeria the Future of Africa and Africa is the future of the world”.
He added that since the Policy note of the Federal Government is that no Mineral will leave the nation’s soil without processing, the Commissioner made it clear to the participants at the exhibition that Kogi is already ahead of the Federal Government in that aspect.
The Commissioner disclosed of the State procurement of 15 minerals processing licenses, as well as infrastructure to enable it mine and process solid Minerals in the State.
He pointed out that since his assumption of office, the amiable and most humble Governor, His Excellency Alh Usman Ododo Ahmed, has signed into law the processing pact with Mining companies in the state, towards enhancing job creation, revenue generation and safe mining practices.
In his remarks, the Minister for Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, applauded Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as the best Compliance Governor as far as solid Minerals development is concerned.
The World Energy summit has Kogi State as part of the program major sponsors.
The Exhibition attracted Dr Henry Dele Alake Minister of Solid Minerals Development, the host, Engr Simon Nkom, DG mines Cadastral office, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals development, Engr Farouk Yabo at the Kogi exhibition stand.
Similarly, the Special Adviser to Saudi Arabian Minister of Mineral resources, representative of Kenya Minister of Mine visited the State exhibition stand.