The Mines and Steel Development Ministry is a Nigerian ministry established in 1985 to encourage development of the country's solid mineral resources.
The Ministry formulates policy, provides information on mining potential and production, regulates operations and generates revenue for the government.
A Permanent Secretary, who is a career civil servant, assists the Ministers.
The Permanent Secretary is responsible for day-to-day operations and for implementation of policy changes.
[4] It falls under the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development.