By: John Bassey, Kebbi.
Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, has sworn in Hon. Garba Hassan Warrah as the new Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining.
The Governor also inaugurated the newly established Kebbi State Mining Development Agency with Abdullahi Buhari Warrah as the Managing Director.
The newly appointed commissioner, Hon. Garba Hassan Warrah replaces Alhaji Haliru Aliyu Muhammad Wasagu, who was suspended by the Governor.
The oath of office was administered on the Commissioner by the Chief Judge of the State, Justice Umar Abubakar presided by Governor Nasir Idris, at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, this Monday.
On the occasion, Governor Idris congratulated the new appointees, describing the momentum as historic occasion.
He said their appointments were based on merit and track record, stressing that his administration would not condone non-performance or laxity from any government official.
“I believe in your track record and goodwill, that is why we entrusted you with these responsibilities, but if you fail to deliver, we will show you the way out,” the Governor warned.
He emphasized that the priority of the new commissioner and the agency is to boost revenue generation for the state.
“No government can toy with revenue generation, we know what we expended in securing the mining site in Ngaski and, at the end of the day, there was nothing to write home about, that is why I took action,” he explained.
Governor Idris noted that the creation of the Mining Development Agency and the appointment of competent indigene to lead it were deliberate steps to reposition the sector.
He reiterated that federal allocation alone was insufficient to meet the developmental needs of Kebbi State, hence the need to diversify revenue sources.
He charged the appointees to deliver tangible results within six months, assuring them of government’s full support and enabling environment to succeed.
“We are going to give you every support, all we want from you is performance and results. Congratulations once again,” the Governor stated.