In a bid to tackle insecurity and protect the
Lives of the people of kebbi state, the government on Friday announced a total shutdown of all mining activities across all sites.
Speaking through the Secretary to the State Government Yakubu Tafida, the kebbi government maintained that the decision was taken because of insecurity in the state and the need to protect mining workers, host communities, and put in measures for sources of revenue generation.
According to Tafida the decision was a precautionary measure, aimed at ensuring the safety of workers and people in mining communities.
He revealed that the State Government was aware of the fact that mining is under Exclusive Legislative List, but took the action after a thorough assessment of the current security situation.
The SSG said the state government believes that it is of utmost importance to prioritize protection and security of its citizens and as well prevent mining fields from being converted to breeding criminals by unauthorized foreigners.
“This has happened in other neighbouring states for which we want to avert,” he said.
He stated that government had decided to address the concerns through comprehensive evaluation and enforcement of strict regulations that seek to promote responsible mining, safeguard the environment, enhance revenue generation and above all, secure lives
