After Premium Times report, Kwara Government probes revenue diversion as middlemen exploit mining sites

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After Premium Times report, Kwara Government probes revenue diversion as middlemen exploit mining sites
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This development came after Premium Times' investigation on how a community in Kwara State became a hotbed for illegal mining activities.

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He explained that such actions by unauthorized individuals have contributed significantly to the state’s inability to generate adequate revenue from its mineral resources, stressing that the practice undermines government efforts to regulate mining activities. The Commissioner noted that the government, in collaboration with security agencies, has intensified efforts to clamp down on illegal mining activities in affected areas.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.

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