FG, NIMMME to
FG, NIMMME to train Informal Mining
Operators
The Ministry of Mines and Steel Development is to partner the
Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials
Engineers (NIMMME) in manpower training in the sector.
This was the high point of discussion when the Minister of Mines
and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite received the
Executives of the Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and
Materials Engineers, who paid a courtesy visit on him on Thursday,
5th September, 2019.
The Hon. Minister stated that the Federal Government is concerned
about the dangers associated with informal mining activities and
have taken steps to organize the operators in the informal mining
into co-operatives. He enjoined the executive to find a way to
enhance their operation through training and organization of their
operations to meet international best practices.
While assuring them of the Ministry’s continuous collaboration to
move the sector forward, the Minister tasked the Institution to
develop new curriculum for universities and polytechnics that would
enable engineers to re-focus on practical aspect of engineering
like fabrication and production of simple basic engineering parts..
He stated that the production of such parts by Nigeria Engineers
would reduce importation of such parts and create greater job
opportunity for Nigerians.
In his remarks, the Minister of State, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah,
reiterated the Ministry’s willingness to continually collaborate
with them, noting that the body is vital to the development of the
sector. He said that mechanize methods would improve mining
practices and increase revenue generation for the government.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Institution, Engr Ayo Adeyemo,
congratulated the Ministers and said that the purpose of the visit
was to seek closer partnership with a view to availing the ministry
professional expertise in the development of the sector.
He disclosed that the main aim of the Institution is to cater for
the Professional Development of Engineers and ensure their members
adhere to Engineering Regulatory Rules of practice.
He solicited for greater support and collaboration to enable the
Institution realize its mandate and to contribute to the present
administration’s desire to diversify the economy.
Tine-Iulun, M.A
PIO (Press)
For: Director (P&PRU)