Nigeria, July 18 -- Ekiti State Government, on Friday, commenced plans to access a N175.75 billion grant from the Natural Resources Development Fund (NRDF) through the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC).

This is in a bid to facilitate a capital-intensive, knowledge-driven economy built around solid Minerals, Agriculture, and Tourism Development for global competitiveness.

The State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, gave this indication during a meeting with the leadership of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) led by Desmond Akawor, in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday.

The RMAFC officials were in the state to conduct a feasibility Report and make recommendations on the proposed NRDF Grant.

Mr Oye...