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By Amina Abdullahi Girbo
Governor Bala Muhammad Abdulkadir said the state is ready for the resumption of crude oil drilling and refiniration at the already confirmed Kolmani integrated site in Alkaleri local government area of Bauchi state
He added that effort are in top gear for the engagement of foreign investors from India who have already established a contract with the state government to build a refinery in the state.
The Governor stated this while delivering a lecture at the National Defense College Abuja Infront of participants of Regular course 32 of the college on Thursday, confirming that an Oil and Gas Academy has already been established to provide adequate required manpower to the oil exploration in Kolmani as well as crude oil processing industries that will come to Bauchi state.
Responding to questions on Security of Bauchi State, being bordered by chaotic states, Senator Bala Abdulkadir called for the constitution of a Security and peace council which will canvases retired Military and police officer and saddle the responsibility of advising the Government on security architecture of the Nation.