The Federal Government will premiere a television drama series titled Hidden Riches on January 25, 2025, aimed at spotlighting the complexities and potential of Nigeria’s mining sector.
The series will be aired weekly on the Network Service of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) from 8:05 pm to 8:30 pm every Saturday.
Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, announced the debut of the series in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, on Tuesday in Abuja.
“The debut TV series aims to showcase the potential and complexities of Nigeria’s mining sector to shore up its development,” Alake said.
Produced by Take 7 Media and directed by Bem Pever and Nwamaka Chikezie, Hidden Riches will feature a stellar cast, including Sydney Diala, Lara Owoeye-Wise, Iveren Antiev, and Alex Jibrin, among others.
Alake emphasised the series’ significance in highlighting the vital role of Nigeria’s solid minerals in economic transformation.
“The gripping storyline follows the interconnected lives of miners, politicians, activists, and everyday citizens as they navigate challenges and opportunities in harnessing the hidden treasures beneath the nation’s soil. Through its powerful narrative, Hidden Riches highlights the transformative potential of solid minerals as a vital alternative for sustainable economic growth and resource management,” he stated.
The series is aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to diversify Nigeria’s economy.
Alake noted that the show would raise awareness about the opportunities within the solid minerals sector, encouraging citizens to engage in efforts that promote a sustainable future for the country.
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