…Lauds Cordial Relations With House
The Director Mines Environmental Compliance, overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Vivian Okono has debunked the allegation of a lack of co- operation levelled by the Chairman of the House Ad-Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploration, Security, and Anti-Money Laundering, Hon. Sanusi Abdulraheem.
Dr. Okọno said that the delegation from the Ministry was informed that the Ministry would no longer appear before the committee on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, as previously stated in the letter of invitation.
Demonstrating respect for the House of Representatives, she called the Clerk of the committee, Dr Ademola Adewale, on Monday, November 17, 2025, to confirm that the committee would sit at 10:00 a.m.
The Clerk replied that it has been moved from 10am to 2pm the next day.
On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Ministry’s delegation was about to go to the House when it contacted the Clerk again.
However, the Clerk informed that the committee has decided to postpone the Ministry’s appearance indefinitely.
Dr. Vivian said, in view of these circumstances, the alleged summon issued by the ad-hoc committee was unnecessary.
The Permanent Secretary said the Ministry enjoys excellent cordial relations with the House of Representatives and its committees and recognises that the executive and legislative arms work together in the interest of the citizenry.