FG Lifts Ban On Mining In Zamfara After Five Years

  • The Federal Government has suspended the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State five years after the sanction was imposed.

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

“The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing significant improvements in the security situation across the state.

“Nigeria has a lot to gain from reawakened economic activities in a highly mineralised state like Zamfara that is imbued with vast gold, Lithium, and copper belts,” the statement read.

According to the minister, the previous ban, which was well intentioned, inadvertently created a vacuum exploited by illegal miners to fleece the nation of its resources.

Alake also emphasized that the state’s potential for contributing to national revenue is enormous.

“The existential threat to lives and properties that led to the 2019 ban has abated. The security operatives’ giant strides have led to a notable reduction in the level of insecurity, and with the ban on exploration lifted, Zamfara’s mining sector can gradually begin contributing to the nation’s revenue pool.

“Since the beginning of the Tinubu administration, however, intelligence-driven, coordinated security operations have resulted in the neutralization of key bandit commanders, significantly reducing incidents of insecurity.

“A recent success was the capture of one of the most wanted bandit commanders, Halilu Sububu, in a covert operation in Zamfara,” he added.

The minister further stated that the lifting of the ban would also facilitate better regulation of mining activities in the state.

He said this would enable more effective intelligence gathering to combat illegal mining and ensure the country benefits from the state’s rich mineral resources.

Do you find NaijaChoice useful? Click here to give us five stars rating!
More On


Follow NaijaChoice on Social Media

Twitter: @naijachoice01 Facebook: @naijachoicenig Instagram: @naijachoiceng Tiktok: @naijachoice

RECOMMENDED FOR YOU 🔥

  Police Confirm Arrest Of Efe Money, Otokutu Chief Priest Over Murder Of Friend (Pics) Police Confirm Arrest Of Efe Money, Otokutu Chief Priest Over Murder Of Friend Nigerian Comedian "Black Paddy" Dragged Out Of A Pub In Ireland (Photos) Nigerian Comedian “Black Paddy” Dragged Out Of A Pub In Ireland (Photos) Raining Curses On Someone Online Is A Criminal Offence – FPRO Raining Curses On Someone Online Is A Criminal Offence – FPRO Tinubu Acknowledges No Easy Fixes for Nigeria’s Challenges, Vows to Tackle Tertiary Education Issues Accountant General Dares Tinubu, Redeploys New Accountant General To PSI When Good Intention Is Not Enough: Lessons From Ibadan Children Stampede Poland Gives Schoolchildren Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) Poland Gives Schoolchildren Firearms Training Over Fears Of Russian Invasion (Photos) 10 Things Tinubu Said In Public Broadcast ‘North Will Stand Behind Tinubu In 2027’ – North-Central APC Ogoni Oil-Degraded Mangrove Restoration 75% Completed – HYPREP Ogoni Oil-Degraded Mangrove Restoration 75% Completed – HYPREP Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Ooni's Ex Wife, Others Face Probe As 32 Kids Feared Dead Ibadan Funfair Tragedy: Ooni’s Ex Wife, Others Face Probe As 35 Kids Feared Dead Tinubu Caged Inside Presidential Villa, Says Ndume Tinubu Caged Inside Presidential Villa, Says Ndume

Alternative Tags:

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*