Printed in Nigeria CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ENGINEERS AND GEOSCIENTISTS: AS ESSENTIAL TOOL TOWARDS THE REALIZATION OF NIGERIA’S VISION 20:2020 (original) (raw)

2013

Abstract

Over the past decade Nigerian has made attempt to liberalize its investment regime for mining by establishing the Mining Cadastre and privatizing formerly state-owned mineral assets. In response, Nigeria has in recent times witnessed increased interest in foreign direct mineral investment. The restructuring of fiscal and regulatory regime to encourage foreign investment, and the associated anticipated influx of mining capital, technology and skills will require appropriate capacity building in the mineral sector in order to transform traditional relationships between mining firms, local communities and the government. This transformation necessitates a re-evaluation of the technical capacity to capture the expected increased economic and social benefits from mineral production. Consequently, the challenges associated with capacity building in mining institutions are highlighted with the view of reviewing the roles of the private sector and government within the context of global eco...

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