The Federal Government on Monday confirmed the discovery of Nickel in parts of Kaduna State.
Nickel is a strong, lustrous, silvery-white metal that is a staple of daily lives and can be found in everything from the batteries that power television remotes to the stainless steel that is used to make kitchen sinks.
It is also used in the manufacture of money.
Confirming the discovery on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, however, said despite the excitement among Nigerians on the discovery, the government was taking its time to study the occurrence.
In the statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mohammed Abbas, the government said: “The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is aware of the excitement in the media about the discovery of Nickel in parts of Kaduna State. This is totally understandable considering the partial assay of the mineral assets referenced.
“The Ministry is aware of the occurrence of the mineral in the area.
“Since the first discovery many months ago, technical experts from the ministry have been following up on this development as provided by law.
“We appeal to the general public to allow the Ministry to come up with detailed reports on the new find.”