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Functions of the Ministry
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To advise Government on policies designed to boost trading activities and the industrial development of the State;
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To promote and provide facilities for bulk purchase and distribution of essential commodities;
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To promote and establish cooperative societies as a means of mobilising resources at the grass root level and developing team spirit for the economic advancement of all parts of State;
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To give loans and technical advisory services to small-scale industries benefitting from the State’s Small-Scale industrial loan scheme;
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To promote trade fairs and stage trade exhibitions;
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To gather, collate and analyse data that can facilitate further development in the State in the area of commerce and cooperative services;
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To provide a conducive environment for mineral exploration and exploitation in the State;
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To establish gemstone buying centre and ensure sanity in the conduct of business transaction at the centre;
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To manage Government investment quoted companies; and
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To supervise and monitor mining activities and set standard operating procedures for the investors.
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