Commissioner Meets Solid Minerals Stakeholders

In a bid to revitalise the mining sector in Sokoto State, Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development Yusuf Muhammad Maccido embarked on a familiarisation tour with key stakeholders.

Maccido’s first stop was BUA Cement Company, where he emphasised the importance of collaboration between the ministry and private sector companies.

A statement by the PRO of the Ministry of Solid Minerals, Aminu Sani, said the commissioner 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, citing various community development projects and initiatives BUA Company undertook in the host community.

The commissioner’s tour also took him to a phosphate mining site in Wamakko Local Government Area.

Maccido’s visit demonstrated his commitment to exploring opportunities for growth in the state’s mining sector.

Similarly, the tour is part of Governor Ahmad Aliyu’s efforts to revitalise the mining sector in Sokoto State by engaging with key stakeholders and promoting collaboration. The goal is to unlock the state’s vast mineral resources and drive economic growth.

The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Lawali Sada, and the ministry directors accompanied the commissioner.