FG won’t tolerate illegal mining – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday declared that the
Federal Government will no longer tolerate illegal mining and other
improper activities that had inhibited the growth of Nigeria’s solid
minerals sector.
He issued the warning after receiving a briefing from top officials
of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development led by the Permanent
Secretary, Baba Umar Farouk.
The President, according to a statement issued by the Senior Special
Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, noted that the mines and
steel sector was very
important for the diversification of the economy.
Buhari expressed displeasure at Mr. Farouk’s report that the sector had been overrun by illegal miners.
“This is one of the most demoralizing briefs I have received. The
biggest threat to this country besides the Boko Haram is unemployment
and the mining sector is key to employment creation.
“We cannot be held back on such a strategic industry that can give us much needed jobs and promote economic growth.
“There must be more seriousness in running this country and we are determined to instill that seriousness,’’ the President said.
The Permanent Secretary had told the President that the mining
sector has been infiltrated by “illegal aliens” who carry out unlawful
activities in the country.
The statement also said that President Buhari directed the Ministry
of Environment to undertake a rigorous study of Lake Chad, with a view
to bringing up proposals on how best to reverse the shrinking of the
lake, which currently serves as a major source of livelihood for many.
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