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RMAFC Chairman Comiserates With Kastina State Governor
The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR led a high-powered delegation to pay pay a condolence visit to the Katsina State Governor His Excellency, mallam Dikko Umaru Radda, following the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Barebari.
The visit underscored the Commission’s solidarity with the government and people of Katsina State in their moment of grief.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Shehu extended the heartfelt condolences of the entire Commission to the Governor, describing the late Hajiya Safara’u as “a devoted servant of Allah, a nurturing mother, and a pillar of strength whose values shaped the exceptional leadership style of the governor.
The Chairman, who was on pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia at the time of her passing, remarked, “Though separated by distance, our thoughts and prayers have remained steadfastly with you, your family, and the people of Katsina State. We stand before you today with solemn hearts to express our deepest sympathies.”
Dr. Shehu also offered prayers for the repose of the late matriarch’s soul, saying, “We pray that Almighty Allah grants her Aljannah Firdaus and envelops your family and the people of Katsina State with the strength and comfort to bear this irreplaceable loss.”
In his response, Governor Radda expressed gratitude to the Chairman and his delegation for the visit, noting that the gesture was deeply appreciated.
“I am deeply honoured to receive this delegation from the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission today. Your presence here speaks volumes, not just as colleagues, but as a testament to the compassion that binds us as a nation,” the governor stated.
He continued, “Since the passing of my dear mother, many of you have reached out through calls, messages, and gestures of solidarity. Yet, for an institution like yours to formally visit, led by your Chairman and including respected figures like Commissioner Kabir Mashi from my own state—holds profound significance. It reflects the strength of unity and the dignity of shared humanity.”
Governor Radda also used the opportunity to congratulate the newly appointed and returning members of the Commission, charging them to uphold the core values of integrity and service.
“I urge you to continue this noble service with integrity and dedication. Be rest assured, the people of Katsina State and Nigeria at large appreciate your contributions,” the governor added.
Members of the Chairman’s delegation were: Hon. Kabir Mashi representing Katsina State, Hon. Ismail Mohammed Agaka representing Kwara, State, Hajiya Salamatu Muhammed Bala representing Adamawa State, Hon Ntufam Eyo-Nsa representing C/ River State, Hon. Hakeem Akintayo Amosun representing Ogun State, Hon. Ekene Enefe representing Anambra State, the Secretary to the Commission, Engr. Joseph Nweze Okechukwu and the Director of Protocol, Mr. Collins Woffa
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ECOWAS Unity Will Drive Mining Investment Growth-MCO Director General
Joel Ajayi
The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has emphasized that enhanced synergy within the ECOWAS region will significantly boost investment opportunities in the mining sector.
The Director-General of the MCO, Mr. Obadiah Nkom, made this known during a high-level visit by an ECOWAS delegation to the organisation on Friday in Abuja.
The delegation, led by Mr. William Baidoe-Ansah, Director of the ECOWAS Directorate of Mining and Geo-Extractives Development, comprised technical experts and national representatives. They were in Nigeria to finalise frameworks for a regional Geo-Extractive Observatory and Mining Cadastral System.
Nkom expressed optimism that regional collaboration would enable access to harmonised and verifiable data through Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms.
“The essence of the member states coming together is to ensure they have a platform that makes it easier for investors to come into the ECOWAS region and invest,” he said.
He described the visit as a welcome development, underscoring its significance in fostering regional growth and creating a more investor-friendly environment.
According to him, reforms in Nigeria’s mining sector — especially the transition to the Electronic Mining Cadastre Plus (EMC+) system in 2022 — reflect the country’s commitment to repositioning the sector and strengthening investor confidence.
Nkom noted that ongoing efforts to sanitise the mining industry, as championed by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, have already yielded tangible results.
Mr. Baidoe-Ansah stated that the mission was aimed at assessing Nigeria’s progress as a benchmark for the regional cadastral system integration.
He noted that the initial feasibility study confirmed the viability of establishing a regional geo-extractive observatory.
“We have moved beyond theory. The first feasibility report confirmed the possibility of a regional geo-extractive observatory. This second phase is about ensuring that each member state meets the baseline operational standards before full integration,” he explained.
He further commended Nigeria’s EMC+ system, which he described as transparent, accessible, and a model worthy of emulation across the region.
Also speaking, Mr. Madu Hassan Fika, Chief Geologist at Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum, lauded the EMC+ as a model of digital excellence and transparency in West Africa’s extractive sector.
He said the proposed regional observatory and cadastral system would provide a one-stop shop for the entire region’s mining data and licensing framework.
Other delegates stressed the importance of harmonising operational standards across ECOWAS member states to enhance regional performance and boost investor confidence. They also praised Nigeria’s strides in digitising its mining sector operations.
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