The Federal Government is set to establish Gold Processing Cluster in Kogi State as part of its efforts to create job opportunity in solid mineral sector.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade made this known when she visited Governor Yahaya Bello in lokoja the state capital.
Dr Akinlade stated that the state was selected from the North Central Zone for such initiative due to its abundant mineral resources amd would be sited in mopa muro council area.
According to her the state is blessed with abundance mineral resources which the government and the people need to take advantage to create wealth for the people.
She maintained that establishment of gold processing plant as well as other facilities would assist local miners and create job opportunity for unemployed
In a remark , Governor Yahaya Bello, commended the Federal Government for showing interest in solid mineral development in the country and particularly in Kogi state..
The Governor noted that the setting up of Gold Processing Cluster in Kogi would again drive more investors into the state.
The Governor assured the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development of his administration’s readiness to partner with the ministry in harnessing solid minerals in the state.
