Kano government approves minerals development agency

Kano state Executive Council has approved the bill seeking the establishment of the state Mineral development Agency (KASSOMIDA) to allow the state effectively supervise the development of solid mineral sector for economic development.

The state commissioner for information, Malam Muhammad Garba announced this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the weekly council meeting held at Aminu Kano House, Asokoro, Abuja.

He said the council has directed that the approved bill be transmitted to the state House of Assembly for passage into law.

Malam Garba further explained that the creation of the agency would facilitate access to grants and development funds from the federal government which include but not limited to the Ecological Funds, Solid Minerals Funds.

The commissioner pointed out that the development would also ensure environmental management and protection by tackling illegal operation as the few employees of the federal government cannot cover the vast areas of land where such illegal activities are being conducted.

Kano government approves minerals development agency