Ministry of Mines and Steel Development (Nigeria)
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The Mines and Steel Development Ministry is a Nigerian ministry established in 1985 to encourage development of the country's solid mineral resources. The Ministry formulates policy, provides information on mining potential and production, regulates operations and generates revenue for the government. Operational departments include Mining cadastre (records of mine locations, ownership etc.), Geological survey of Nigeria, Mines inspectorate, Artisanal and small-scale mining and Mining environment.[1]
Organisation[]
The Ministry is directed by a Federal Minister and by a Minister of State, both appointed by the President. A Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant, assists the Ministers. The Permanent Secretary is responsible for day-to-day operations and for implementation of policy changes. As of December 2009, the Permanent Secretary was Suleiman D. Kassim.[2]
| Minister | Minister of State | Term Start | Term End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslye Obiora | 2006 | 2007 | |
| Sarafa A. Tunji Ishola | July 2007 | October 2008 | |
| Diezani Allison-Madueke | December 2008 | 17 March 2010 | |
| Musa Mohammed Sada | 6 April 2010 | 29 May 2015 | |
| Kayode Fayemi | 11 November 2015 | 30 May 2018 | |
| 30 May 2018 | 28 May 2019 | ||
| Olamilekan Adegbite | Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah | August 2019 |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Ministry of Mines and Steel Development: Profile". Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. Archived from the original on 2009-11-08. Retrieved 2009-12-26.
- ^ "Permanent Secretaries". Office of the Head of Service of the Federation. Archived from the original on 2010-08-10. Retrieved 2009-12-20.
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