Nigeria: Ministry Confirms Nickel Find in Kaduna

4 September 2016

Abuja — The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has confirmed that it is aware of the discovery of high grade nickel in Kaduna State. It however advised excited members of the public to be patient and await an official position of the ministry after due investigation.

In a press statement issued at the weekend, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mohammed Abbas, said: "The Ministry of Solid Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is aware of the excitement in the media about the discovery of nickel in parts of Kaduna State.

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