The Minister of Solid Minerals,
Dr Kayode Fayemi, has said that Bitumen exploration would soon start in Ondo
state and other parts of the country.
Fayemi
made the disclosure to journalists after he was conferred with an honorary
doctorate degree in Public Administration at the 5th Convocation of Achievers
University, Owo.
The
minister said that plans were underway to begin exploration in Ondo, Ogun and
other parts of the country.
Fayemi
said he was happy to be recognised with the award of honorary doctorate degree
by the university. I
am delighted with the honorary recognition.
I
commend the work that has started here; it is soon going to be a recognisable
school among its peers.Gov.
Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state, at the event, congratulated the graduates.
Akeredolu
said it was important to pursue academic excellence, but noted that agriculture
was also important to the development of the country.
The
governor, promised to construct the road leading to the institution, advised
the awardees to contribute to the progress of the institution.
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