Like most residents of the Farakwai Community in Igabi local government Area of Kaduna state, Ahmed Abubakar received the granite mining companies in the community with euphoria. Abubakar, popularly known as Babangida, said the people’s expectations were that the companies would augment the government’s effort in providing infrastructure and strengthen their economic growth, enhance job creation and environmental conservation.
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