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Minister Of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake Issues Stern Warning To Foreign Operators Mining In The Country Illegally And Sponsoring Banditry
Minister Of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake Issues Stern Warning To Foreign Operators Mining In The Country Illegally And Causing Banditry....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Written By Oshiobugie Omo-Ikirodah
In a decisive move against illegal mining practices tied to banditry, the Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to foreign entities indulging in such activities. CONTINUE READING
Dr. Oladele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, delivered this warning when the Nigeria-China Chamber of Mines, led by its National President Dr. Olugbenga Ajala, paid him a visit at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.
With a firm tone, the Minister stated, “The government will come down firmly on these unscrupulous foreign operators sponsoring banditry to perpetrate illegal mining: let me use this medium to appeal through you to tell those sponsors to desist or face the full wrath of the law.”
Highlighting the government’s commitment to eradicating the activities of illegal miners and their partners, Dr. Alake announced the planned establishment of a multi-agency task force for the purpose. He also pointed out that the government is offering illegal miners a 30-day grace period to legitimize their operations. CONTINUE READING
The Minister emphasized the restructuring of Small-Scale Artisanal Miners, saying that the objective is “to streamline and structure the Small-Scale Artisanal Miners for maximum yield to the Federal Government.”
Source: Bushradiogist
