Almakura  Laments Neglect Of Mines, Steel Sector’

Chairman  Senate Committee on Mines and Steel, Senator Tanko Al Makura has lamented the poor funding  the  Mines and Steel sector  as  he said this  has stalled its development of the sector and had adversely affected the nations economic growth.
Senator Tanko Al Makura made this known during presentation of the committee’s report before the appropriations committee in Abuja.
Senator Tanko Al Makura who spoke   passionately about the development of Solid Minerals, bemoaned the poor funding on the sector as a bane to its development.
Senator AlMakura described the Solid Minerals as a sector next to the Agriculture in areas of revenue generation and job creation but  has been abandoned for too long.
He disclosed that  Nigeria is naturally endowed with solid Minerals, saying that every state in the country has one or two solid Minerals  untapped, which could  have turned the fortunes of the country if developed.
The senator expressed his displeasure over  the reckless abandonment of Ajaokuta steel Rolling Mill, but sadly saying that the Mill has fallen into a deep  sleep for too long  that must be revived
Senator Tanko Al Makura noted  that the Ajaokutà Steel rolling mill was one of the projects  President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration promised develop  to full capacity.
He insisted that the company must work, while calling on the Ministry of Mines and Steel to up its game.
Similarly,  Chairman Senate Committee on Agriculture,  Senator  Abdulähi during the presentation of his comittee ‘s report to the Approprion Committee also  called for an increased funding for  the sector, saying the present administration has done a lot for the development of Agriculture in the country.
Senator Abdullahi Adamu said much has been done but however a lot still  needs to be done.