Nasarawa House Of Assembly Takes Action Against Illegal Mining

Nasarawa House Of Assembly Takes Action Against Illegal Mining

Published on May 21, 2024
By Noah Abdulsalam

The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has directed the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources to compile and submit a comprehensive list of all mining sites within the state…..read also President Tinubu Applauds Inauguration Of Nigeria’s Largest Lithium Processing Plant In Nasarawa

Adamu Omadefu, Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, issued this directive during a budget assessment meeting with the ministry’s management on Monday. Omadefu emphasized the urgency of addressing illegal mining due to its harmful effects on the environment and local communities.

Expressing the House’s concern over the increasing reports of illegal mining activities, Omadefu stated, “It is imperative that we have a detailed understanding of all existing mining sites to enforce regulations effectively and protect our natural resources.”