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‘Call your leaders to stop shielding illegal miners’ – Minister tells Kogi youths
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· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the government's actions and the impact of unauthorized mining is available from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. A minister has called on young people to influence their leaders.
A minister has called on young people to influence their leaders. The goal is to halt the protection of unauthorized mining operations, which can harm the environment. This issue is tied to a larger effort to address dangerous mining activities.
The government has taken steps to address the problem, including identifying unauthorized sites and making arrests. Some individuals have been convicted as a result of these efforts.
Further information about the government's actions and the impact of unauthorized mining is available from the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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