The appointment of Malam Aminu Chamalwa as the Director-General of the newly established Borno State Mining Agency (BOSMA) has been officially announced by the governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum. This appointment, as confirmed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, takes immediate effect.
Mr. Chamalwa, a highly experienced geologist with over 35 years of service in the civil sector, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. The governor has expressed his confidence in Mr. Chamalwa’s abilities and has urged him to diligently work towards revitalising the mining sector in Borno.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr. Chamalwa hails from the Biu Local Government Area and has previously held positions such as Deputy Director (Hydrology) at the Borno Ministry of Water Resources from 2009 to 2018, as well as the Director of Planning, Research, and Statistics at the same ministry. His educational background includes a degree in Geology from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, which he obtained in 1996. Furthermore, Mr. Chamalwa is a member of the National Association of Hydrogeologists (MNAH) and the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS).
Borno State is renowned for its abundant mineral resources, which include Feldspar, Limestone, Kaolin, Clay, Potash, Iron-Ore, Natural Salt, Quartz, Magnetite, Diatomite, Trona, Mica, Silica Sand, Gypsum, Granite Chips, Flutters Earth, and Uranium. The appointment of Mr. Chamalwa is a crucial step towards harnessing and developing these resources for the benefit of the state and its people.
In conclusion, the appointment of Malam Aminu Chamalwa as the Director-General of the Borno State Mining Agency marks a significant development in the efforts to leverage the state’s rich mineral deposits. His vast experience and qualifications make him well-suited for the role, and it is hoped that under his leadership, the mining sector in Borno will experience a period of transformation and growth.
Yakubu Uba