Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, on Thursday, said that the continuing insecurity across the country had bedeviled the mining sector.
In an effort to combat the insecurity problem, Alake inaugurated 2,220 mining marshals from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to safeguard solid minerals across the country and charged them to smoke out illegal miners.
“So, amongst others, the issue of combating insecurity in this sector became quite unknown for the success of this minerals sector in Nigeria. Without the security of the mining sector, we can’t increase the revenue yield. I hope and believe that minerals are the next saving revenue of the Nigerian economy.
Highlighting the role played by his interior counterpart in the evolution of the new security outfit, Dr. Alake commended Hon. Olubunmi-Ojo for putting words to actions and working tirelessly with the solid minerals ministry to achieve the feat. Also speaking, Chairman, House Committee on Solid Minerals, Hon. Jonathan Gbefwi, praised the initiative, stating that enhanced security around mining areas will lead to economic growth for Nigeria.
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