The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) commended the unveiling of Nigeria’s first mineral analysis laboratory in Sabon-Wuse, characterized as a major milestone for the mining sector. The facility aims to eliminate the need for overseas mineral testing, promote local value addition, and create employment opportunities, showcasing the government’s commitment under the leadership of Dr. Dele Alake.
The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has praised the inauguration of Nigeria’s inaugural mineral analysis laboratory located in Sabon-Wuse, Niger. In a statement signed by Chairman Ahmad Sajoh and Secretary Josiah Afolabi, the group recognized the facility as a landmark achievement in Nigeria’s mining sector, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. They emphasized that this laboratory helps to end the practice of testing minerals abroad, aligning with the government’s objectives over the past years.
This laboratory stands as a pivotal advancement in Nigeria’s mining industry, showcasing the government’s commitment to local mineral testing and value addition. The facility, established through collaboration between the Federal Government and Africa Natural Resources and Mines Ltd. (ANRML), utilizes advanced WDXRF machines to provide geochemical services essential to exploration and mining. Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has played a crucial role in this development, emphasizing reforms and infrastructure improvements in the mining sector.
In conclusion, the inauguration of Nigeria’s first mineral analysis laboratory marks a significant step toward enhancing local capabilities within the mining sector. It aims to create jobs, promote sustainable growth, and bolster investor confidence. The TSF urges stakeholders in the mining industry to collaboratively utilize this state-of-the-art facility to maximize the sector’s potential, thereby supporting national economic growth.
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