By Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchi
In a bid to harness the state's natural resources and promote economic growth, the Bauchi State Government has introduced new policies with a view to make the state an international mineral trading center.
The State Commissioner for Natural Resources, Muhammad Maiwada Bello, said the policy aims at curbing illegal movement of minerals, would enhance marketing, generate revenue, and create employment opportunities.
Speaking during Ministerial t a briefing organized by the Ministry at the Abubakar Umar Secretariat, Commissioner Bello revealed that the state government, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, has empowered the Bauchi Mining Synergy & exploration Limited (BAMSEL) to partner with local producers, purchase their products, and liaise with major marketers for international export.
The Commissioner stated that the initiative is in line with the administration's trust policy to promote economic growth and development in the state.
The Commissioner highlighted the Ministry's achievements, to include the advancement of plans to build an Oil and Gas free trade zone in Alkaleri Local Government Area, Similarly,the State Executive Council has approved the transfer of revenue heads relevant to the Ministry, including haulage fees, registration Mineral businesses, and surface rent.
Other important achievements recorded so far in the ministry according the Commissioner were; Partnership with minsheng group of Shandong province china to establish Tin/columbite factory in Toro LGA worth over 50 million Dollars, Partnership with Resident Cement Company to establish 10m ton of Cement plant in Gwana, Alkaleri LGA worth over 500m USD.
Establishment of Bauchi Oil & Gas Academy, Alkaleri, Recruitment of over 73 senior & junior staffs, Consent letter policy and many more
The Commissioner commended the efforts of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammed for his developmental projects across the state and appreciated the Ministry of Information and Communication and the Press for organizing the briefing, describing it as a welcome development in leadership transparency.
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