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FG expresses readiness to construct gemstone market in Ibadan
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The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Olamilekan Adegbite (2nd right), holding the land document being presented to him by the Chairman, Oyo State Solid Mineral Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni (3rd right), while the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Mr. Seun Ashamu(3rd left), the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands, Tpl. Ademola Ajibola (left) and others look on.
By Adeola Badru
The Federal Government, Tuesday, expressed its readiness to commence the construction of an international gemstone market in Ibadan, upon the allocation of a 2 hectare of land by the Oyo State Government for the project.
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January 12, 2021
The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the Federal Government is set to build a gems’ market in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Adegbite made this known on Tuesday in Ibadan when he received two hectares of land documents donated for that purpose by the Oyo State Government.
The land is located at Ojoo, along Ibadan–Oyo road, in Akiinyele Local Government Area of the state.
“This is an initiative of President Muhammadu Buhari; part of the post-COVID-19 palliatives that is being done by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.
“Its aim is to develop the activities in the sector within the six zones in the country.
FG set to build gemstone market in Ibadan ― Minister
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The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Mr Olamilekan Adegbite, says the Federal Government is set to build a gems’ market in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Adegbite made this known on Tuesday in Ibadan when he received two hectares of land documents donated for that purpose by the Oyo State Government.
The land is located at Ojoo, along Ibadan – Oyo road, in Akiinyele Local Government Area of the state.
“This is an initiative of President Muhammadu Buhari; part of the post-COVID-19 palliatives that is being done by the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.