By Gbemiga Olamikan.
The Committee Mandated by President Bola Tinubu to form a joint taskforce in the country to emplace sanity in the country’s mining sector has convened on Tuesday 30th January, 2024, at the instance of the IGP Egbetokun in Abuja to address the challenges posed by illegal mining in Nigeria.
The Committee meeting, which was held at the Police Force Headquarters, had in attendance the representatives from the Armed Forces, Police, NSCDC, Ministry of Solid Minerals, Environment, and other relevant Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
The mandate of the proposed Taskforce is multifaceted, aiming to curb illegal mining activities perpetrated by both foreigners and Nigerians as the key objectives include enhancing security in mining areas, enforcing mining laws, ensuring proper warehousing and monitoring of explosives, and advancing environmental sustainability in our mining operations.
This was contained in a statement signed by Force Public Relation Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in Abuja. He said that Nigeria Police Force, security forces, and other MDAs remain steadfast in supporting the agenda of the Federal Government’s quest for economic recovery and growth as well as socio-political development of Nigeria.
