{"id":30104,"date":"2020-09-18T18:10:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T18:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.com\/nigeria\/?p=30104"},"modified":"2020-09-18T18:10:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-18T18:10:46","slug":"edo-mining-sector-stakeholders-chart-course-to-deepen-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/edo-mining-sector-stakeholders-chart-course-to-deepen-investment","title":{"rendered":"Edo, mining sector stakeholders chart course to deepen investment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Press-Nigeria:<\/p>\n<p>The Edo State Government and stakeholders in the state\u2019s mining sector have resolved to exploit more opportunities in the state\u2019s solid minerals and mining sector so as to diversify earnings in a post-coronavirus (COVID-19) economy.<\/p>\n<p>The resolution was reached during a webinar themed, Investment Opportunities in the Minerals Value Chain and Capacity Strengthening of Local Miners in Edo State, organised by the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO) and Nemoante, an advisory company involved in origination and project development across Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mineral, Oil, and Gas, Barr. S.O. Oko-Ose, who represented the governor, said the state is ready to exploit its solid minerals deposit and expand the space for more investors to diversify its revenue base.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that players in the industry, BUA Group and Dangote Group, are already investors in the state, but that there was a need to attract more investors to saturate the space and provide more opportunities for job creation and prosperity.<\/p>\n<p>The DG Mining Cadastral Office, Engr. Simon Nkom, said it was delightful that Edo State is partnering with his office to promote investment in the mining sector.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa Press-Nigeria: The Edo State Government and stakeholders in the state\u2019s mining sector have resolved to exploit more opportunities in the state\u2019s solid minerals and mining sector so as to diversify earnings in a post-coronavirus (COVID-19) economy. 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