By our Correspondent
Governor Bala Mohammed on Saturday received a high-level delegation from China’s Shandong Minsheng Group, led by its Chairman, Mr. Yu Tao, to the Government House, Bauchi.
The visit comes on the heels of the official launch of the Bauchi Mining and Cooperative Company (BMCC), a joint venture between the Bauchi State Government and Shandong Minsheng Group aimed at harnessing the state’s extensive mineral resources and widening economic opportunities for residents.
Governor Bala in his remarks restated his administration’s commitment to forging global partnerships that promote development, stimulate industrial activity, and create sustainable jobs. He commended Shandong Minsheng Group for its collaboration and expressed confidence that the BMCC model would serve as a benchmark for future investment initiatives in Bauchi State.
In his response, chairman Yu Tao expressed appreciation for the warm reception and continued support from the state government. He noted that the company’s operations in Bauchi signal the beginning of enhanced economic cooperation between China and Nigeria, adding that the mining project executed by his company is expected to deepen bilateral ties, attract new investment flows, and accelerate economic growth across the state.
Present at the meeting was the commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Muhammad Maiwada Bello, who earlier delivered a detailed presentation on the strategic value of the BMCC project during the Dass launch event. (GSF)
