Oil Exploration in Gombe, Bauchi for the Common people – Bauchi Gov
Chima Azubuike, Gombe
Bauchi State governor, Sen. Bala Mohammed on Monday, said the proposed crude oil exploration in Kolmani oil field will be for the development of the masses.
Mohammed disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Gombe, after sympathising with his counterpart Inuwa Yahaya, on the demise of his two uncles and a former federal lawmaker, Kumo who was his associate.
The governor who was unsure about the location where the crude deposit was found, added that whether Gombe or his state Bauchi, it should be for the development of masses.
According to him, “Oil exploitation and exploration is in the exclusive list and the Federal government is doing so well and we are happy; Gombe and Bauchi where ever it falls, because we are closely related, it will be beneficial to our common people.”
While underscoring the progress in Gombe and ties between both states, Mohammed said his state (Bauchi) is 50 years backward in infrastructure, when compared to Gombe.
“Gombe has always been very lucky to produce some of the best governors of the North East, I have said it in every fora Gombe was ceded out of Bauchi but 50 years ahead of Bauchi because of the infrastructural and service delivery.
“That is why we are galloping, trying to leap frog to catch Gombe. Certainly I have seen continuity in terms of delivery of good governance in Gombe,” Mohammed added.
