Nigeria urged to adopt innovative, efficient approaches to resource management

Nigeria has been urged to adopt innovative, efficient and sustainable approaches to the management of its vast natural resources, while building resilient infrastructure to drive economic growth.

Rose Ndong, president of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society made the call ahead of the 262nd council meeting of the society taking place in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State.

Ndong added that the efficient management of the country’s resources would “open up investment opportunities in solid minerals, energy, and infrastructure sectors.”

Speaking on the benefits of the conference to Akwa Ibom State, she said it would help to “promote the state’s rich geotourism potential and natural endowments to a global audience.

“It will facilitate knowledge exchange and capacity building for local professionals and students, while further positioning Akwa Ibom State as a preferred destination for major national and international events,” she stated.

Ndong, who was addressing a press conference pointed out that the “major highlight of this year’s conference is the carefully curated field excursion to these key geo-sites within the state.

“These sites have been deliberately selected to demonstrate the strong linkage between geo-tourism and geoeconomics.

“The ARISE Palm Resort represents a model of environmentally conscious tourism development, ” adding that it “showcases how natural landscape can be transformed into economic assets, promoting recreation, hospitality and sustainable land use.”

She said the conference would also highlight the current trends in Geoscientific Discovery and Innovation as well as the role of Geosciences in the Construction Industry.

“Ikot Ebom Itam Clay Deposit is of significant industrial importance with applications in ceramics, construction and manufacturing,” she stated.

“These excursion sites collectively illustrate integration of tourism and natural resources, economic value of geologic resources in job creation,” she added.

The conference has as its theme,

‘Optimising Efficiency, Sustainability and Resilience in Natural Resource Management and Infrastructure Development.’