By Joy Idam
Kano State’s newly appointed Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Rt. Hon. Balarabe Sa’id Gani, has assumed duty with a pledge to revitalise the mining sector and strengthen its contribution to the state’s economic development.
Speaking shortly after assuming office, the Commissioner said the Ministry under his leadership would implement the mining policies of the Federal and Kano State Governments, with emphasis on revenue generation, wealth creation, environmental protection and responsible mining practices.
Rt. Hon. Gani, a former Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, called on the management and staff of the Ministry to support his administration in achieving its mandate. He particularly stressed the importance of effective reclamation of mining sites and sustained public sensitisation on responsible mining activities across the state.
He assured Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of his commitment to delivering on the responsibilities entrusted to him and making the Ministry more effective in advancing the government’s economic development agenda.
The Commissioner expressed appreciation to the Permanent Secretary and staff of the Ministry for the warm reception accorded him and his entourage.
The Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Tijjani Muhammad Sharif, assured the Commissioner of the Ministry’s full cooperation and support in the discharge of his responsibilities.
Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Mineral Resources, Alhaji Aminu Abba Ibrahim, described the appointment of Rt. Hon. Gani as a fitting choice, citing his experience and knowledge of the mining sector. He noted that the Commissioner had served on the committee that reviewed the state’s mining policy documents, which were subsequently approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and now serve as important guiding instruments for sector.
The Commissioner was accompanied by a delegation of leaders and elders from Sumaila Local Government Area, including the Commissioner for Public Procurement, Projects Monitoring and Evaluation, Alhaji Nura Iro Ma’aji, and the Chairman of Sumaila Local Government, Alhaji Faruk Abdu Sumaila, who expressed their goodwill and support for the commissioner.
Adamu Ibrahim Dabo, ANIPR, MNGE
Director, Public Enlightenment