Niger Ministry lauds ‘Noble Minds Initiative’ for addressing vandalism in minerals sectors

The Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources has lauded the Noble Minds Initiative for combating the vandalisation of public equipment in the petroleum and solid minerals sectors.

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Malam Yunusa Nahauni, praised the initiative’s commitment to protecting public assets during a courtesy visit led by Taskforce Commissioner, Adamu Suleiman Mashegu.

Nahauni emphasised the initiative’s importance to the state’s economic development and requested a framework to guide the partnership.

“We appreciate your willingness to collaborate. Once we receive your framework, I will facilitate a meeting with the Secretary to the State Government,” Nahauni said.

Earlier, the Coordinator, Noble Minds Initiative Adamu Suleiman Mashegu, assured the ministry of cooperation, stressing the need for security and optimal utilisation of mineral resources.

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