The Kano State Government has inaugurated a 16-member committee to investigate abandoned solid mineral sites and recommend ways to harness their economic potential across the state.
The committee, chaired by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, was inaugurated on Monday in Kano, following the approval of the State Executive Council.
According to a statement signed by the Deputy Governor’s Press Secretary, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Solid Minerals, Engr. Mansur Yakubu, will serve as Secretary of the committee.
Other members include Hon. Hamza Safiyanu, AVM Halliru Labaran (rtd), Alhaji Aminu Abba Ibrahim, Rt. Hon. Balarabe Saidu Gani, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, Prof. Idris Muslim, Alhaji Saidu Dutse, Alhaji Salisu Warure, Nasir Umar Abubakar, Muhammad Adamu Riruwai, Alhaji Nasiru Inuwa Wada (Magajin Gari), Ibrahim Muhammad Madobi and Munir Miko Jos.
Comrade Gwarzo said the administration was committed to reviving the state’s untapped natural resources.
“Our expectations are very high, looking at the calibre and pedigree of the members selected. With this team, the sky will be our limit in developing Kano’s solid mineral sector,” he said.
He lamented that despite being richly endowed with solid minerals, many resources in Kano had remained underdeveloped due to years of neglect.
“The committee has been given two weeks to submit its report to the government,” the Deputy Governor added, expressing confidence that the members would discharge their duties diligently.
