Oodua Goldsmith Limited Established in ilesa

Mining has been highlighted as a critical sector in the empowerment of states in the country.

 A former governorship aspirant in the last Osun gubernatorial election Dr Akin Ogunbiyi stated today this at the Grand commissioning of the Oodua  Goldmisths Limited, Ilesa 

Dr Ogunbiyi who noted that the mining sector is very important in the creation of wealth and employment for Osun state, lauded the management of Oodua Goldmisths Limited for blazing the trail in the buying and selling of local refined gold in the state and in the country at large. 

Delivering speeches at the occasion, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development Dr Oluwatoyim Akinlade, who was represented by Mr Abimbola Ojelabi, a deputy director in the ministry, highlighted the launch of the firm as a testament to President Muhammadu Buhari's desire to turn the mining sector to a wealth creating sector. 

The General Manager of Oodua Goldmisths Limited, Mr Dare Amao Lawal promised that the company would create wealth for the people of Ijesaland and improve the fate of artisanal miners in the state.

The highlight of the event was the display of a machine that determines the purity of locally mined gold and the purchase of a 30 gram of 23- carat gold  by the special guest of honour, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi for a sum of One Million, and four thousand, four hundred and forty naira.

Other dignitaries at the event include Prince Samuel Aromolaran, Mr Patrick Ojeka, representatives of the Department of Mines at the Governor's office, Osogbo, clerics and well wishers.

Cov:Femi Ogunseye / New media