The Special Adviser on Mineral Resources, Engr. Abiola Olowu has urged the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society to join hands with the present administration in the State to advance the understanding and application of geology, geophysics and related disciplines.
He also called for the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of mining geo-scientific and metallurgical knowledge for the advancement and practice of Mining, Earth Sciences and Metallurgy.
The Special Adviser made the call recently when the National President of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Prof. Akinade Olatunji and members of the Council paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Alausa, Ikeja.
He expressed gratitude to the President and Council members of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, on behalf of the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for their cooperation and support over the years.
The Special Adviser reminded them that the interest and growth of the State remains the main priority of Mr. Governor, assuring them that the administration encourages knowledge and will do everything possible for the best interest of Lagosians.
Earlier, the President, on behalf of the council members, congratulated the Special Adviser on his appointment and appreciated the state government for giving room to members of their society to practice in the Centre of Excellence.
He also applauded the high number of Geologists employed by the state government and their participation in professional training, workshops, and conferences organised by the society, noting, however, that the government needs more geologists in the system.
He also submitted that society needs to do a lot of research to attract more investors to the country, saying Nigeria is blessed with Mineral Resources that should be fully explored and commercialised.
