{"id":179723,"date":"2025-09-21T20:19:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T19:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/nigerias-raw-materials-council-and-nscdc-tackle-illegal-mining"},"modified":"2025-09-21T21:33:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-21T20:33:29","slug":"nigerias-raw-materials-council-and-nscdc-tackle-illegal-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/nigerias-raw-materials-council-and-nscdc-tackle-illegal-mining","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria’s Raw Materials Council and NSCDC Tackle Illegal Mining"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Nigeria\u2019s Raw Materials Research and Development Council, RMRDC, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Mining Marshals have entered into collaboration to strengthen the country\u2019s fight against illegal mining and enhance the value of its mineral resources.<\/p>\n

The alliance was formalised during a courtesy visit by a delegation of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, led by the commander, ACC Attah John Onoja, to the RMRDC headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.<\/p>\n

Speaking during the visit, ACC Onoja explained that the mission of the Mining Marshals is not only to provide on-ground security but also to ensure that mineral resources are extracted in compliance with national laws and contribute to economic growth. He stressed that collaboration with RMRDC was vital in areas such as data access, technical expertise, and support for the criminal prosecution of offenders.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis visit is about synergy. To be effective in securing Nigeria\u2019s mineral wealth, the Mining Marshals must work hand-in-hand with research institutions like the Raw Materials Council. Together, we can ensure that those who exploit our resources illegally are held accountable and that the sector generates the value it should for the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

On his part, the Director-General of RMRDC, Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muanso, lauded the marshals for their commitment and discipline in tackling illegal mining. He assured the delegation that the Council would make available its resources to support their operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Council is prepared to assist with data sharing, joint training programmes, laboratory analysis of minerals, and technical support where necessary,\u201d Ike-Muanso said. \u201cWe recognise the critical role security plays in our mandate of adding value to raw materials, and this collaboration will help align our scientific efforts with field realities.\u201d<\/p>\n

While delivering a goodwill message on behalf of the NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, Onoja reaffirmed the corps\u2019 commitment to providing security for mineral mapping exercises, particularly in high-risk terrains where researchers and technical experts are most vulnerable.<\/p>\n

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