This followed the expiration of the tenure of the outgoing controller-general, Haliru Nababa.
Mr Shettima said that more lithium sites were being discovered across the country.
”We are also empowering members of staff through our welfare scheme.”
“We have seen already climate change and all the implications for the future of our planet and the future of our socio-economic circumstances of the world.”
The sack came after a committee carried out an investigation on the verification and audit of staff strength.
”We hope to train 75, 000 extension workers over a period of three years,” the minister said.
