Zamfara inaugurates 13-member committee to check illegal mining.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, inaugurated the committee on Friday in Gusau, the state capital.
The committee, chaired by the Commissioner for […] The Zamfara State Government has inaugurated a 13-member committee to monitor mining activities, check illegal exploitation of mineral resources and ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory standards.
The committee, chaired by the Commissioner for Environment, Abdulrahman Tumbido, comprises representatives of security agencies, traditional institutions and relevant federal and state government agencies.
Speaking during the inauguration, Nakwada said the committee was established to support the Federal Government’s efforts to formalise the mining sector and tackle illegal mining activities. He directed members to work closely with security agencies, regulatory bodies and local authorities to identify locations where illegal mining was taking place and profile individuals involved in the activities. The SSG also charged the committee to monitor licensed mining companies to ensure that their operations complied with relevant laws and regulations. He said particular attention should be given to preventing environmental degradation and protecting the safety and rights of communities hosting mining operations.
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