Lithium-Rich Nasarawa State gets Junior Geologists Club as Malami Academy welcomes GSN

<p>The Junior Geologists Club (JGC) has been established in Malami Academy, Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, known for having one of the largest deposits of lithium in the country.</p>, <p>Dubbed as the ‘Home of Solid Minerals,’ Nasarawa State is currently a beehive of mining activities as a result of its enormous lithium deposit which is currently a major attraction for increasing number of mining companies and interests.</p>, <p>It is pertinent to note that the numerous activities of Chinese mining companies in Nasarawa community attest to the rich geological resources that surrounds Nasarawa Local Government Area, even as the Executive Governor of the State, Abdullahi Sule recently said the State is already collaborating with the Federal Government to ensure orderly and profitable exploitation of the high-end mineral resources of the State.</p>, <p>The purpose of establishing the Junior Geologists Club is to raise environmental awareness, cultivate and nurture young talents in the field of geology and mining while helping to facilitate an orderly development of mining in the State.</p>, <p>Speaking at the event recently, the President and co-founder of the Geological Society of Nigeria (a corporate promoter of the Junior Geologists Club), Mr. U. S. Malami underscored the importance of placing geological knowledge at the fingertips of young, stating that it would elicit their interests in earth science.</p>, <p>He explained that the club-planting project of the GSN in Nasarawa would complement the effort of Gov. Abdullahi Sule led government of the State to ensure that citizens get real value from lithium and other mineral resources, stating: “We aim to equip these budding geologists with the knowledge, skills, and passion required to excel in their pursuit of Earth sciences. Our ultimate goal is to prepare these enthusiastic champions to be comfortable in their environment and pursue academic excellence towards representing Nigeria at the International Earth Science Olympiad.”</p>, <p>Discussi