(http://fmi.gov.ng/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/minister_of_mines_and_steel_development_mohammed_musa_sada-300x240.jpg) The Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada has expressed confidence that Nigerian youths can turn around the fortunes of the country in the nearest future especially by being players in the Mines and Steel sectors.
He made the remark in his office in Abuja while playing host to the National Association of Katsina State Students.
Arc. Sada who expressed appreciation for the visit noted that Nigerian youths are quick to learn, understand and appreciate when things are done right or wrong in their institutions of learning and the larger society. He added that through this approach, the youths have been able to integrate themselves to governance, business and the social political landscapes thereby preparing themselves for leadership roles and responsibilities after graduation.
The Minister advised that the trend should be encouraged and sustained among Nigerian youths. He advised Nigerian youths to cultivate the habit of learning how to elect credible successors to replace outgoing executives in their various organizations for continuity and innovation.
On the association's request for assistance in organizing its award ceremony and National Convention in May, 2013 the Minister assured that he would assist.
Arc. Sada informed the youths that there are lots of investment opportunities in the nation's minerals and metals sector that they could tap from on their graduation, assuring that they would be highly welcomed and supported.
He added that the minerals and metals sector is knowledge based, exciting and challenging.
Speaking earlier, the National President, Katsina State Students and the leader of the delegation, Comrade Ibrahim Bello Dabai said that the essence of the visit was to appreciate Arc. Musa Mohammed Sada for his assistance to Katsina State Students and to seek his assistance in their award ceremony to distinguished sons and daughters of Katsina State and their National Convention scheduled for May, 2013.
Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria