Emir wants ban on illegal mining lifted
The Emir of Anka and Chairman, Council of Chiefs in Zamfara, Attahiru Ahmad, has advised the federal government to reconsider its decision to ban illegal mining in the north-western state.Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
“Instead of a total ban, government should sensitise illegal miners and also give them close monitoring to ensure they complied with the rules and regulations of the trade. Earlier, Mr Alhaji-Garba had said that the sensitisation was aimed at ensuring that mining activities were done in line with the rules and regulations guiding the activity.“This is one of federal government’s policies toward diversifying the nation’s economy.
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