Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake has enjoined the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshal to remain focused and continue to work relentlessly in the enforcement and crackdown on illegal miners.
The message was given to commemorate the one year anniversary of the commissioning of the Special Squad.
Alake made the call while congratulating the NSCDC Commandant General, Dr Ahmed Audi on the significant and remarkable success achieved especially in the number of arrests, illegal mining sites dislodged and the overall protection of the Nigeria Mineral Resources.
Alake said the tactical approach of the NSCDC in the discharge of its assigned duties and the appointment of a diligent Mining Marshal Commander- ACC John Onoja who has repeatedly rejected lucrative and mouth- watering bribes from illegal miners trying to free themselves from being held responsible for their criminalities are indications that the NSCDC was highly credible and professionally working in tandem with the renewed hope agenda of Mr President.
He said: “The Mining Marshal Commander and his men have continue to portray and project the image of the NSCDC in good manner with their refusal to compromise their integrity which has subsequently safeguarded the mining industry and safe billion of dollars curbing potential revenue loses for the country.”
He further charged the Marshal to remain dogged in their crackdown on illegal mining activities across the country.
The Mining Minister urged the NSCDC to remain vigilant and focused as the federal government intensifies efforts to salvage the country from the negative omen created by illegal miners and other criminal elements in the Sector.
Launched on March 21, 2024, NSCDC Mining Marshal is a specialized Unit established to focus on combating illegal mining activities, protecting legitimate mining sites and ensuring sustainability of the mining sector in the country.
The NSCDC Mining Marshal has been working in collaboration with the Ministry of the Solid Minerals and other relevant agencies to achieve the set out objectives”.
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