Mining Society Tasks Akwa Ibom On Natural Resource Dev’t

The Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has made a case for economic diversification to non – oil exports, noting that harnessing the potentials in the solid minerals’ subsector would galvanise sustainable growth of the State

The NMGS executive members, who took time off their weeklong conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), which ended at the weekend, to inspect some key projects initiated by the administration, commended the Governor Umo Eno, for what they described as “impactful and visionary governance, with particular emphasis on tourism initiatives.”

The leadership of the mining body, while inspecting the Arise Palm Resort in Uyo, the State, capital, applauded the Governor’s commitment to diversifying the economy through strategic investments.

Speaking with Journalists,  assistant chief geologist at the Ministry of Works, Emaekop Eduok, explained that the visit has provided them opportunity to assess the government’s efforts at sustainable development and economic diversification.

She added that the tour has also afforded them the avenue to engage stakeholders, mentoring young professionals and fostering collaboration that aligns natural resource management with long term growth objectives.

They, therefore, urged the State government to continue engaging professionals in the mining and geosciences sector to ensure that ongoing and future projects meet international standards.

They expressed confidence that with sustained commitment, Akwa Ibom State would emerge as a leading hub for tourism and investment in Nigeria.

She described the Arise Palm Resort, as a project that reflects a forward thinking approach to harnessing natural and environmental assets for sustainable economic growth.

“I am proud of being an Akwa Ibom person. Many people across the country are here and very excited about this development. Akwa Ibom is the land of fulfillment, not just promising because all the Governor has done is fulfill all his promises and more,” she enthused.

The members of the team were taken round the park, the playground and the sports facilities, the guest apartments and lazy lake, where they took a boat ride before relaxing on the floating bar, an experience most of them promised would be repeated once the park is fully opened.