Ilorin Born Philanthropist, Mining Mogul ‘Amb Yahaya Seriki’ bags NMGS Fellowship

The Chairman/CEO of Kursi Group and the visionary founder of the Yahaya Seriki Foundation, Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahya Seriki Gambari MFR, has been officially recognized for his outstanding contributions to the exploration and mining processes.

Yahaya Seriki was honored with the title of Honorary Fellow by the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) at a prestigious ceremony held in January 2024.

His commitment to supporting NMGS’s initiatives to advance scientific knowledge and enhance the discovery of mineral resources has earned him this esteemed recognition.

Yahya Seriki, including organizing field trips and promoting research in the mining sector, have significantly contributed to the industry’s growth and development.

The induction of Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki, MFR, as an Honorary Fellow underscores his dedication to excellence and innovation in the field of mining and geosciences, positioning him as a key figure in Nigeria’s mineral exploration landscape.

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Ibrahim Sheriff is the Editor of Fresh Insight, an Academia and former Special Assistant on Media to the Speaker, Kwara state House of Assembly. Although a management science researcher by training, he has over a decade experience of practice in Journalism, Public Relations and Communication Strategy. Sheriff holds a Masters Degree in Finance and Bachelors Degree in Banking and Finance from Kwara state University, Malete. He has Certificates in Digital Journalism, Enterprise Creation and Skill Acquisition (ECSA) and Basic Econometrics Data Analysis, as well as Bank of Industry (BoI) Certificate in Business Management. He is also a holder of Diploma in Cooperative Studies from Kwara state Polytechnic, Ilorin and currently a PhD candidate at the Kwara state University, Malete.

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