We want solid minerals contribution to GDP to surpass oil, says Alake

The Nation Newspaper We want solid minerals contribution to GDP to surpass oil, says Alake

, has said the Federal Government is working towards ensuring that the solid minerals sector is able to contribute more to the gross domestic product than the oil sector has done.

“We are going to recover trillions to the coffers of the Nigerian government and for the benefit of Nigerians at large.” Alake also said the government would increase the number of Mining Marshal Corps from 60 to 100 in each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory .

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