Yobe State set to harness vast mineral resources to drive economic transformation
Story by Sa’adatu MAINA, Damaturu
The Yobe State Government has announced a major push to unlock its vast, untapped mineral reserves, targeting the sector as a new engine for industrial growth and massive job creation.
The announcement came at a high-level mining summit titled: “Building Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Mining and Industrial Growth,” convened by the Yobe State Mining Development Company Limited (YMDC).
Governor Mai Mala Buni declared the event a new chapter for the state, stating, “The time has come to turn this hidden potential into productive assets.”
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He lamented that resources like limestone, gypsum, and quartz have remained largely unexploited for decades.
Earlier in his address, Yobe State Commissioner of Commerce, Kaigama Umar Yunusari, revealed that Yobe is endowed with a staggering 2,685 mineral resources, many still unexplored.
He emphasised that strategic development could attract foreign investment and significantly boost state revenue.
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Yobe Mining Development Company’s Managing Director, Engineer Bamodu Yerima, outlined the company’s mandate to drive exploration and foster mineral-based industries.
The summit concluded with a unified commitment to building a sustainable and community-focused mining sector, signalling Yobe’s ambition to become a key player in Nigeria’s mining landscape.
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