About Us
Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Solid Minerals
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Industries and Solid Minerals in Imo State serves as a vital engine for economic transformation, especially as the state seeks to move beyond oil dependence. While there's still room for growth and reform, the ministry represents a key opportunity for wealth creation and sustainable development in Imo State. The Ministry of Industries and Solid Minerals in Imo State is a government agency responsible for promoting industrial development and regulating solid mineral resources within the state. It is a strategic part of the state's economic development plan, especially considering Imo's natural resource base. The ministry was likely formed from a merger or restructuring of previous departments such as the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and sections of Natural Resources or Solid Minerals units. Over the years, successive governments in Imo State have recognized the importance of harnessing local solid minerals like limestone, kaolin, clay, laterite, and sand, which are abundant in the region.
Ministry of Industry, Mines & Solid Minerals, Imo State
Mission Statement
To be the leading catalyst for sustainable industrialization and responsible mineral development in Imo State—creating compelling investment opportunities, transforming livelihoods, and positioning the state as a hub for safe, compliant, and growth-oriented industries.
Vision Statement
To foster a vibrant ecosystem of small, medium, and large industries while harnessing Imo’s solid mineral wealth through transparent regulation, stakeholder engagement, and environmental stewardship—generating revenue, creating employment, reducing poverty, and driving regional economic transformation.
Our Team
Rt. Hon. Barr. Ernest Ibejiako
Commissioner
Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Solid Minerals in Imo State.
MRS OBILOR-CHIDI ANGELA N.
Permanent Secretary
Oversees administrative operations and ensures effective policy implementation.
Imo State Ministry of Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals
Industrial Development & Expansion
Promote small, medium, and large-scale industries through enabling infrastructure, access to finance, and business support services.
Responsible Mining & Resource Governance
Formalize mining activities, ensure environmental compliance, and enforce licensing standards to curb illegal operations.
Investment Promotion & Private Sector Engagement
Attract local and foreign direct investment (FDI) into industrial zones and mineral-rich corridors through clear incentives and streamlined processes.
Job Creation & Youth Empowerment
Channel industrial and mining projects into high-employment value chains, with skill development programs tailored to local needs.
Sustainable Resource Utilization
Integrate sustainability principles in the extraction and use of solid minerals, ensuring intergenerational equity and ecological protection.
Data-Driven Planning & Transparency
Maintain a comprehensive geo-mineral and industrial database to guide policy, licensing, and investment decisions.
Our Core Values
Our Structure
The Ministry is divided into specialized departments that collectively drive Imo's Industralization agenda
Mining Department: Mining & Regulatory Compliance
Oversees licensing, eradication of illegal and indiscriminate mining.
Industrial Department and Development
Promotes industrial parks/layout, revitalization of moribund industries, creating and welcoming new industries through PPP, SPV etc. Ensures industrial infrastructure and ease of doing business in the industrial sector of the State Economy.
Revenue & Digital Systems
Works with Imo State Internal Revenue Service to improve mining revenue collection through the e-revenue collection and ticket vending.
Mining Department
Responsible for overseeing all activities related to the exploration, exploitation, regulation, and monitoring of solid mineral resources within the state.
Solid Mineral Department
Focuses specifically on the identification, regulation, and sustainable development of the state’s vast solid mineral resources.