Bauchi Governor Signs Law Establishing Alkaleri Mining Institute

Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Mohammed has signed into law a bill establishing the Mining Institute Alkaleri (MIABAS), following its passage by the state House of Assembly. The institute will provide training in mining, mineral processing and geology to build local skills and help tackle illegal mining. The Kaura Mineral Processing and Buying Centre in Gwaram village will serve as the institute’s temporary site, while the centre itself will be relocated to Toro Local Government Area. Details on the institute’s programmes, admissions and administrative launch will be announced later.