Solid Minerals and Economic Diversification; Fayemi's Giant Strides in 365 Days.


The only ministry that performed creditably well under the leadership of Dr Goodluck Jonathan was Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development headed by Dr Akinwumi Adesina who is now the President of the African Development Bank. Adesina's tenure in the Agric Ministry was widely acclaimed by Nigerians as innovative and sterling.

The Agric Ministry, according to facts and reports is the second in the President Buhari’s regime
" The growth in the non-oil economy although still weak at 0.03% showed a return to positive territory after two consecutive quarters of negative growth. This was partly due to the continued good performance of agriculture and the solid minerals, two sectors prioritised by the Federal Government. Agriculture grew by 4.54% in the quarter under consideration of which growth in crop production at nearly 5% was at its highest since the first quarter of 2014. Growth in the solid mineral sector averaged about 7%."

See link http://­www.minesandsteel.gov­.ng/2016/11/21/­fg-records-slight-gro­wth-non-oil-economy/

Now this is it, while I give kudos to the Hon. Minister of Agriculture for sustaining the growth of Agriculture, The fact remains that my leader and mentor deserves to be applauded, eulogised, encouraged and respected for injecting life into the almost dead solid minerals sector of our Economy. You will agree with me that much have not been heard about the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in the past sixteen years.

It takes a man of golden qualities to turn around the fortunes of a Ministry operating at its lowest ebbs, many have applauded the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to appoint Dr Kayode Fayemi to steer the efforts of the Government at diversifying the nation's economy from her age long over dependence on crude oil and move her into a new era of prosperity where Agriculture and Solid Minerals Development will form the mainstay of our Economy. In just 365 Days, Dr John Kayode Fayemi has transformed the Ministry from its dying and decaying form to one contributing hugely to the nation's GDP with 7% while Agriculture that was actually doing better earlier now contributes 4.54%.

Equally worthy of note is the fact that, countries like Australia, China and South Africa to mention but few have agreed to partner with the ministry in the exploration of our Solid Minerals,
See link http://­www.minesandsteel.gov­.ng/2016/11/17/­fg-hails-australian-g­ovts-partnership-min­ing-sector/

http://­www.minesandsteel.gov­.ng/2016/11/28/­mos-speech-nigeria-ch­ina-mining-roadshow-­beijing-china/

http://­www.minesandsteel.gov­.ng/2016/11/29/­nigeria-china-signs-a­greement-mining-coop­eration/

Fayemi in his usual diligent approach to his work has come up with a comprehensive database of Mineral Resources in the Country for ease of accessibility. Any investor or a Prospective Investor from any part of the world can get relevant information about the Solid Minerals sector today from the corner of their rooms with just a click on their internet enabled devices.

Also Fayemi has highlighted the major seven minerals that his ministry will use in making a turnaround of the economy of the nation as that has always been the wish of Mr. President, who undoubtedly chose the best man who has been tested, trusted and found capable of leading the diversification of the economy.

Fayemi who is always good at researching and creating records have also made so many discoveries in his ministry among which “high grade” NICKEL is just one many stories we heard of in recent discoveries in the ministry.
See link http://­www.thisdaylive.com/­index.php/2016/08/30/­high-grade-nickel-dis­covered-in-nigeria/

Its no gain saying that Fayemi has set the record straight in his first year in office as we approach 2017, Fayemi and his ministry is one to look out for by Nigerians.

Attention will surely be on them, like he did absolutely well when he was the Governor of Ekiti state, No doubt some of us who follow his achievements with keen intrest knows he won't disappoint.
He has done so well in 365 Days and as we keep faith with him, he will much better in the year 2017. In 2017, the revolution in the Solid Mineral Sector will be spontaneous. Jobs will be created, new grounds will be broken and Nigeria will be better for it.
Adesoji Gabriel O (ANGELGABBY)
is a Postgraduates Student and Public Affairs Analyst.
07032624530.
gabrieladesoji@yahoo.com

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