President Bola Tinubu has instructed security agencies to intensify their efforts against illegal mining activities in the country.
He issued this directive while receiving a presentation titled “Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035,” delivered by Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) on Thursday in Abuja.
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Tinubu also emphasized that his administration will ensure that companies involved in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and host communities.
The Course 32 participants were tasked by Tinubu to leverage their 11-month study on the mining industry’s potential to contribute to national security and development.
In response to the presentation by Colonel Olajide Bello on behalf of the delegation, President Tinubu praised their efforts and reiterated the need to diversify Nigeria’s economy.
