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The Commissioner of Solid Minerals Development Sokoto has announced his intention to collaborate closely with foreign and local investors to tap into the potential of mineral resources for the state’s socio-economic development.
This was disclosed yesterday, when the Hon Commissioner of Solid Minerals Isah Muhammad Tanbagarka received in audience a team of experts from Solid Minerals Development funds led by Exploration Manager Sheikh Mukhtar.
Their purpose of the visit is to seek the consent of the state government and also to partner with the present administration in the exploration of the phosphate mineral resources around Dange Shuni local government area.
In his remark the Commissioner, conveyed a sense of optimism that these efforts would translate into substantial and rapid Development in improving the standard of living for citizens in line with Dr. Ahmad Aliyu administration’s nine (9) points agenda.
He also said that, ‘traditional rulers must be fully involved in this quest in mining our God giving resource, as they know the terrain better’.
Also at the meeting, there were Aminu Muhammad Abubakar Gawo Permanent Secretary Ministry for Solid Minerals Development Sokoto, Vikas Dhiman the Eng in charge of drilling and a geologist Lawal Abdulrahman.
Lastly, Tanbagarka expressed his commitment to harness and utilise this resource efficiently, effectively and proficiently, making solid minerals the next economic power house in the state and the country at large.
