I need executive order from presidency to ban mining in problematic areas – Bago

Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has called for an executive order from the Presidency or the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to ban mining activities in locations identified as problematic across the state. Bago made the call on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). He said the state government required stronger intervention from the Federal Government because of limitations surrounding the enforcement of mining regulations. Asked about the presence of minors at mining sites, Bago said decisive action was needed to end the practice.

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