Bauchi Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support To End Illegal Mining

Bauchi State Ministry of Mineral Resources Development, has appealed to traditional rulers to support its efforts to formalise mining activities.

Its commissioner, Muhammad Bello, who sought the monarch’s assistance, described their backing as crucial to ending illegal operations and ensuring compliance with global standards.

At the opening of a sensitisation training for enumerators on data acquisition and formalisation of miners, the ministry organised in collaboration with Bladira Global Consulting Firm Ltd., Bello said the initiative aims to equip the participants with the skills and knowledge to gather accurate data and promote legal mining practices in the state.

“We want to empower these enumerators with the right tools to fight illegal mining and promote legal operations that create jobs for our youth and boost the state’s revenue,” the commissioner said, while commending Governor Bala Abdulkadir Muhammad for his unwavering support to the ministry.

The permanent secretary of the ministry, Muhammad Dewu, also lauded the initiative and urged participants to take full advantage of it.

Our correspondent reports that representatives from the Bauchi State Association of Miners, the NSCDC, and the Federal Ministry of Mining pledged their support for the state’s formalisation efforts and reiterated their commitment to ensuring responsible and regulated mining practices.