Bauchi to FG: Speed Up Kolmani Oil Project

The Bauchi State government has called on the federal government to accelerate the development of the Kolmani Oil Field, a vital energy asset between Bauchi and Gombe States.

The state government emphasised the field’s enormous potential for national economic growth and regional transformation.

The State Commissioner for Natural Resources Development, Hon. Muhammad Maiwada Bello, who represented Bauchi State at the 19th Edition of the OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week 2025, held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

According to a statement issued by the ministry, the commissioner commended the federal government for its groundbreaking investment in the Kolmani Integrated Development Project, describing it as a catalyst for industrial expansion, job creation, and increased revenue for both the state and federal governments.

He stressed that speeding up the project’s implementation would unlock vast socio-economic opportunities and enhance the country’s energy security.

He further highlighted Governor Bala Mohammed’s commitment to positioning Bauchi as a model for energy-driven industrialisation in northern Nigeria.

According to him, the state government has implemented strategic reforms, built critical infrastructure, and established an investor-friendly environment to attract local and foreign capital.