FG Rejects North’s Allegation Over Gold Refinery In Lagos

The Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development has rejected claims by the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) that the Federal Government established a gold refinery in Lagos in violation of the federal character principle.

In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, Mr Segun Tomori, Special Assistant to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, described the allegations as false and misleading.

“There was no mention in the Minister’s announcement that the Federal Government owns or has established a gold refinery in Lagos or anywhere else,” Tomori said.

He added that Dr Alake had clearly stated that the upcoming refinery inauguration is part of broader plans, with other gold refineries being developed across the country, all of which are privately owned by different companies.