By Fatima Saka
The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) on Friday hosted a high-powered World Bank delegation, led by Naora Arfua, at its headquarters in Abuja, to discuss potential collaborations aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s mining sector.
Director General of the MCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, and the visiting delegation engaged in extensive talks on strategies to enhance the sector’s contribution to national economic growth. Key discussion points included leveraging technology to improve efficiency and transparency in mining operations, and promoting sustainable practices that safeguard the environment and uphold social responsibility.
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The World Bank team commended the MCO’s strides in transforming the mining industry through digitalization and transparency reforms, reaffirming the Bank’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s broader development agenda, particularly in the extractives sector.
Both parties agreed to further explore partnership opportunities that could advance Nigeria’s mining capabilities, attract investments, and create economic value. Senior management staff of the MCO were also present at the meeting.
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