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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Officials from the Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, along with traditional rulers, have been accused of aiding and abetting illegal mining activities within the state.<\/p>\n

The allegations were made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Mr Adamu Omadefu, during a recent plenary session in Lafia in a motion of public importance sponsored by Daniel Ogah Ogazi(APC, Kokona East).<\/p>\n

Ogazi expressed concern that the criminal activities are being carried out with the connivance of ministry officials.<\/p>\n

Omadefu (APC, Keana) described the situation as worrisome and called for a concerted effort among stakeholders to eliminate illegal mining in Nasarawa State.<\/p>\n

Adding to the discussion, Musa Ibrahim, a former Commissioner of Environment and Natural Resources and current representative of Doma South Constituency, explained that illegal miners cannot operate without the knowledge of officials.<\/p>\n

Ibrahim alleged that government officials and community leaders are being bribed with U.S. dollars to facilitate these illegal activities.<\/p>\n

Mr Onarigu Onah Kana (SDP, Loko\/Udege) echoed these sentiments, noting that traditional rulers are also implicated in contributing to the menace of illegal mining in the state.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Nigeria. Officials from the Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, along with traditional rulers, have been accused of aiding and abetting illegal mining activities within the state. 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