Nigeria's Ministry Partners NCDC for Mining
Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 12, 2026
The partnership between the Nigeria===Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and the Nigeria===North Central Development Commission is expected to positively impact Nigeria's mining sector, boosting industrial growth and job creation. The focus on local value addition and formalizing artisanal miners could lead to increased contributions to the national economy.
The Nigeria===Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has partnered with the Nigeria===North Central Development Commission (NCDC) to develop the mining potential of Nigeria's North Central region. This collaboration aims to increase jobs through mineral processing, formalize small-scale and artisanal miners into cooperatives, and curb illegal mining activities. Minister Dele Alake stated that over 300 illegal miners have been arrested, with about 150, including foreigners, currently undergoing prosecution. The local value addition policy, which encourages in-country processing of mineral resources, is already contributing over $2 billion to Nigeria's economy. The NCDC, established under the Nigeria===North Central Development Commission (Establishment) Act of 2024 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will focus on sustainable development initiatives across the North Central geopolitical zone. Managing Director Cyril Tsenyil proposed a Special Purpose Vehicle to accelerate development in the mining sub-sector. Both institutions have committed to establishing a technical working committee to drive progress.
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