Oil, gas discovery: Bauchi governor excited, commends NNPC

Bauchi state government has applauded the effort of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation. ( NNPC) and the federal government towards their resilience which finally paid off with the discovery of Oil and Gas in the Kolmani Well in Alkaleri local government area of the state

State Commissioner of Information and communication, Dr Ladan Salihu gave the commendation in an interaction with newsmen in the state at the Government House.

Ladan Salihu said that with development, the state government will complement the effort through ensuring adequate security of personnel and oil and gas exploration facilities for the overall success of the project.

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The commissioner of information and communication also used the forum to exonerate the state governor Bala Muhammad on his recent remark at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja to appreciate the former President Goodluck Jonathan on the significant role he played in his political career.

Landa Salihu explained that the statement by the governor saying that as far as he is concerned after God is Goodluck Jonathan, was purely normal and a political statement and expressed worry over how it was being misinterpreted to the extent of linking the issue with faith.

He, therefore, apologized to anyone who viewed the statement as wrong noting that his boss will remained a God-fearing Muslim who respects the teaching of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).