Tomorrow’s mining specialists are at the moment’s educated future professionals – Yabo

The everlasting secretary within the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development Engr Yusuf Farouk Sabo has stated that the way forward for mining sector relies upon largely on how a lot of pros which are being educated at the moment in mineral exploration.

He spoke in the course of the maiden version of Nigeria Geological Survey Agency (NGSA’s) Post NYSC Graduate coaching programme in Abuja attended by stakeholders from sister companies and the trainees who have been about 13 in quantity.

Yabo who represented the minister of stable minerals growth Dr Dele Alake stated the concept was conceived to convey sensible data to youthful ones who hitherto had academic background in Geology and Mapping Survey, however lack the sensible data of what to do.

According to him, the programme is an funding in these to form the way forward for mining sector which may solely be rejuvenated by competent trainees. This is as a result of NGSA, he stated, is the engine room for constructing technical capability for mineral exploration in Nigeria.

“We are committed to building  a sector that would contribute to meaningful development,” he said.

Earlier in his remarks, the director basic of NGSA, Prof Olusegun Ige stated the occasion marked a milestone within the lifetime of the company to convey up younger Nigerians in sensible data about mining so as to improve their skilled competence and employability.

He stated NGSA recognises the necessity to present geological data in addition to human capability for the mining sector.

“We want to nurture the next generation of geoscientists in Nigeria. The selection of these trainees went through very rigorous procedure before final selection was done.”

To the aspiring trainees, he stated, “I encourage you to strategy this programme for studying particularly from those who would take you thru this coaching. Do not be ashamed to ask questions. Take benefit of the programme to help your profession development.

“This is about building confidence in you towards making meaningful contribution towards Nigeria’s mining sector.”

There have been good will messages from different companies just like the Mining Cadastre Office, the father or mother ministry, Nasarawa State University, a former director basic and different key stakeholders. Engr Yabo on behalf of Dr Alake thereafter admitted the trainees into the programme formally.