President
Buhari who issued the warning on 3rd of August 2015 after receiving
a briefing from top officials of the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development
led by the Permanent
Secretary, Baba Umar Farouk also stated that such illegal
activities have undermined employment opportunities in the country.
President
Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday warned that the Federal Government will no longer
tolerate illegal mining and other improper activities that have inhibited the
growth of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
According to
the president, the mines and steel sector was significant in the
diversification of the economy project.
The president
who expressed dissatisfaction with that current practice of illegal miners,
stated that it had jeopardized many job opportunities.
“This is one
of the most demoralizing briefs I have received. The biggest threat to this
country besides the Boko Haram is unemployment and the mining sector is key to
employment creation.
“We cannot be
held back on such a strategic industry that can give us much needed jobs and
promote economic growth.
“There must
be more seriousness in running this country and we are determined to instill
that seriousness,’’ the President said
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