Minister of Information, Mr Arake, a trusted ally of mining sector reform says:
Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Dr. Dele Arake said on Thursday that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that the Tinubu administration will push for reforms in the mining sector towards making solid minerals a major contributor to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He said they are a worthy partner in achieving this goal.
While welcoming Idris in his office, Arake recalled the intelligence officer’s role in the current government’s struggle to ascend to the throne, noting that he was a strong ally in conceptualizing the media and communications strategy during and after the election campaign. He said there was.
He said: “We have come a long way, and I am very happy to have him at the helm of this government’s intelligence community. I personally have full confidence in his ability and ability to accomplish the government’s stated objectives.” So today, we are honored to welcome him to this important metals ministry, which is the nickname he gave it.”
In his remarks, the Information Minister expressed satisfaction with the profile that Mr Arake has brought to the mining sector, claiming that there has been renewed global interest in the sector since taking office.
Idris said, “I have come to respect Arake’s intelligence, focus, determination, and dexterity. You can see it by looking at it.
“This ministry has been there. It’s not a new ministry. It’s one of the oldest, but not many people know about it. People are very envious of this service because of his work. It was no mistake that the President brought him here. He knew that he could turn things around. know.”
Speaking further, the information helmsman promised to partner with the Ministry of Solid Minerals to plan ongoing reforms and draw the attention of Nigerians to what he described as an area of great importance. .
He stressed that achieving President Bola Tinubu’s vision of diversifying the economy through the renewal of the mining sector remains the unifying factor linking the two ministries.
While appreciating Mr. Idris for his cooperative attitude, Dr. Arake reiterated the Tinubu administration’s commitment to leaving a lasting legacy of an efficient governance structure that is a benchmark of progressive governance of successive administrations.
He said: “In all areas of government we want to leave a solid footprint and the Honorable Information Minister is someone who has championed this among us, his colleagues. He With his visit, he has shed light and exposed solid minerals to the public glare, which is a mutual benefit for us.
“We are very happy to have your cooperation in supporting the solid minerals sector to achieve its stated goal of contributing significantly to Nigeria’s GDP. I am determined to do so.”
Source: guardian.ng