{"id":149499,"date":"2025-02-09T16:22:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T15:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/illegal-mining-fueling-education-crisis-in-plateau-gov-mutfwang"},"modified":"2025-02-15T22:45:30","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T21:45:30","slug":"illegal-mining-fueling-education-crisis-in-plateau-gov-mutfwang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/economy\/illegal-mining-fueling-education-crisis-in-plateau-gov-mutfwang","title":{"rendered":"Illegal mining fueling education crisis in Plateau \u2013 Gov Mutfwang"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of school dropouts in mining communities across the state, attributing the crisis to illegal mining activities.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a church service at the COCIN Headquarters in Jos, the governor revealed alarming findings indicating a significant decline in school enrollment in local government areas such as Bassa, Riyom, Jos South, and Barkin Ladi.<\/p>\n

In response, Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration\u2019s commitment to combating illegal mining, which he identified as a major factor contributing to the educational downturn in affected communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cLast week, I ordered a raid on all illegal mining camps across the state. I urge you to help our people understand that we are not trying to deprive them of their livelihoods, but the consequences of illegal mining are devastating,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

The governor disclosed that recent research had exposed distressingly high dropout rates, with many classrooms nearly empty. He also highlighted troubling cases of child labor in Bassa, where parents were found to be sending their children to work instead of school.<\/p>\n

Mutfwang called on community and religious leaders to take an active role in addressing the issue, emphasizing the need for a collaborative effort between the government and faith-based institutions to launch an intensive enlightenment campaign.<\/p>\n

\u201cI appeal to all of you as community leaders to take up this cause. May God place this burden on your hearts so that you will rise above all affiliations and address your people. The church will play a crucial role, and we will stand by our religious leaders in this effort,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Beyond the educational impact, the governor also underscored the environmental dangers posed by illegal mining, warning that it leads to land degradation, destabilizes residential areas, and threatens government infrastructure.<\/p>\n

On security matters, Mutfwang reiterated his administration\u2019s determination to resist any attempts to destabilize Plateau State. He noted that while the people of Plateau are known for their hospitality, they also expect their traditions, values, and institutions to be respected.<\/p>\n

The governor\u2019s remarks come amid growing concerns over the long-term socio-economic and environmental consequences of unregulated mining in the state<\/p>\n

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