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LEADERSHIP NOT EASY, BUT… THE WAY FORWARD: A STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT FOR REVIVAL OF MINERALS IN EBONYI

By Chukwu Abia Chikaodiri |Grassrootsmirro  June 28, 2025 Leadership is not easy. It is a burden that demands vision, sacrifice, foresight, and the courage to confront both visible and hidden challenges. But leadership is also a privilege, the opportunity to steer people toward a better future. In a state like Ebonyi, endowed with vast mineral resources yet struggling with underdevelopment, visionary leadership is the only path toward transformation. Ebonyi, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria, is often referred to as the "Salt of the Nation" due to its famous salt lakes. However, beyond salt, the state is rich in lead, zinc, limestone, granite, kaolin, and other industrial minerals. Sadly, decades of neglect, poor infrastructure, and inconsistent government policies have left these treasures buried beneath a mountain of unrealized potential. But all hope is not lost. This article outlines a strategic blueprint for the revival of minerals in Ebonyi , with the ulti...