In a bid to further harness the State’s mineral resources, Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru today, held a meeting with the President of Salt Partners Ltd. (Switzerland) – Mr. Vladmir Sedivy, at the Ebonyi State Government House.
Mr. Sedivy was invited by the State Government for a discussion on best ways to develop the salt mineral deposit in Ebonyi State.
Governor Nwifuru approved that Mr. Sedivy do proceed and carry out a comprehensive feasibility study of the salt deposits in Ebonyi State. Should the feasibility reports come out economically positive for the State, Mr. Sedivy will set up a salt factory for Ebonyi State and act as a Consultant to the State in that regard.
In furtherance of this approval, the Governor directed the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to engage in advanced discussions with Mr. Sedivy on the economic viability of the project.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development – Mr. Chidi Onyia, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry – Oguzor Offia Nwali, among others.
© Leo Ekene Oketa
