Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, says the government has arrested nearly 300 illegal mining operators since enlisting the mining marshals
November 15, 2024 12:00 pmDele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, says the federal government has arrested nearly 300 illegal mining operators since enlisting mining marshalsThe mining marshals were led by Abubakar Audi, commandant-general of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps .
“At the forefront of this transformation is a strengthened security framework designed to combat illegal mining — a longstanding challenge that has threatened both local communities and Nigeria’s global standing,” he said. Alake said the ministry has successfully attracted the interest of leading international investors through its targeted outreach efforts.
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