During a stakeholders' meeting held in Minna, the Permanent Secretary of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources, Idris Legbo, announced that mining officials could face dismissal for engaging in illegal collection practices. The meeting was convened to address reports of extortion involving some coordinators who were allegedly demanding payments from artisanal miners. Legbo emphasized the ministry's commitment to ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting the rights of miners in the state. The government is taking these allegations seriously and is prepared to take appropriate action against any officials found guilty of misconduct.
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