Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed Establishes Mining Institute

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has assented to a law establishing the Mining Institute, Alkaleri, Bauchi State (MIABAS). This initiative aims to strengthen mining education, promote technical skills acquisition, curb illegal mining, and maximize the economic benefits of the state's solid mineral resources.

The law was passed by the Bauchi State House of Assembly, allowing for the creation of a specialized institution focused on mining education and technical skills development. To facilitate the institute's immediate operations, the governor approved the conversion of the Kaura Mineral Processing and Buying Centre in Gwaram village into MIABAS's temporary site.

Additionally, he directed the relocation of the mineral buying centre to Toro Local Government Area. According to Fatima Abdulkarim, the Information Officer of the Ministry of Natural Resources Development, the initiative reflects the government's commitment to developing local expertise and harnessing the state's mineral resources for sustainable economic growth.

The institute will offer specialized training in various mining-related disciplines.