As part of Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s efforts to revitalise the mining sector by engaging with key stakeholders and promoting collaboration in order to unlock the state’s vast mineral resources and drive economic growth, Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Yusuf Muhammad Maccido, has embarked on a familiarisation tour to key stakeholders.
The commissioner’s first stop was BUA Cement Company, where he emphasised the importance of collaboration between the ministry and private sector companies.
He encouraged the company to continue supporting its host communities.
In his remarks, the Plant Director, Aminu Bashar, highlighted the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility and cited various community development projects and initiatives undertaken by the company in the host community.
Maccido was also at a phosphate mining site in Wamakko Local Government Area. The visit demonstrated his commitment to exploring opportunities for growth in the mining sector in the state
The commissioner was accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Lawali Sada and directors of the ministry.