The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has
congratulated the former Governor of the State, Dr Kayode Fayemi over
his appointment as Minister of Solid Mineral, urging him to use his
position for the commercial exploitation of the abundant solid mineral
resources in the State.
In a statement by the spokesman for the Governor, Mr Lere Olayinka,
Mr Fayose said that President Mohammadu Buhari must have considered the
need for commercial exploitation of the solid minerals spread across
towns and villages in Ekiti State before arriving at the choice of
Fayemi as Solid Minerals Minister.
Abundant Solid Mineral Resources
He said; “Ekiti has solid minerals like clay kaolin, cassiterite,
tin ore, columbite, bauxite (Aluminium Ore), foundry sand and charconite
granite.
“Even in Isan-Ekiti, Fayemi’s hometown, there is clay kaolin that
can be used for abrasive, plastics, ceramics ware,
pharmaceuticals, textiles, fertilizers, white tiles and insulator wares
pencils.
“Now that the Federal Government is talking about diversification
of the economy, Fayemi should use his position to assist Ekiti State
in harnessing its solid mineral resources for the economic benefit of
the State and Nigeria.
“I therefore congratulate Fayemi for this appointment and thank President Buhari for the appointment.
“It is my prayers that God, in His infinite mercies will grant
him (Fayemi) the wisdom and strength to use the new position for
the betterment of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria in general,” the
Governor said.
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