Identification and Commercialization of the Nigerian GeoHeritage and Medical Geology Resources
Nigerians vast geo-heritage resources are examined in this review with a focus on the importance of their systematic identification and preservation. These resources which include basins arcs belts and terrains are extremely important for bio-diversity, geo-diversity and environmental preservation on a global scale. These geo-heritage resources may also promote medical tourism, balneotherapy, senior citizen care and healthy living which would boost the economy and industry. With the right identification description and commercialization, the idea of geo-heritage medical geology can promote economic growth in accordance with global economic policies like geo-tourism and geo-sustainability. This review offers strategies for the successful commercialization of these resources by examining the opportunities and difficulties they present. It ends with suggestions for how communities, businesses, governments and researchers can best utilize these resources.
Authors
- A.D Osayande Osayande
- D.C Okujagu Okujagu
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of research in environmental and earth science.
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.35629/2532-11040109
- Primary Topic
- Mining Techniques and Economics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00