MINING: NIGERIA HAS THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF DIMENSION STONES - OGAH.

The Minister of State, Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukeu Sampson Ogah has disclosed that Nigeria is blessed with the highest quality of granite, marbles and tiles in the world.

He stated this during his tour of the OFL Marble and Granite Processing Factory in Uke, Nasarawa State, on Tuesday, 18th February, 2020.

Dr Ogah said with the high quality of dimension stones in the country, the country did not have the need to import tiles but rather has the potential to export. He added that the Ministry would provide the necessary support to build capacity that would help expand the industry, create jobs and lift the teeming youths out of poverty.

He assured of the Ministry's collaboration and partnership in providing the necessary licences and titles to assist them in developing the factory.

Earlier in his address, the Managing Director, Mr. Makoji Aduku, said the country has about 40 exotic stones, with different colours which are rare in other parts of the world, saying that some of the stones which is the pride of some countries, are in abundance in Nigeria.

He said the factory has the capacity to produce exotic stones that meet export standards and can compete in international markets.

Tine- Iulun, M.A
for: Director (Press & Public Relations)
18/2/2020.