From Premium Times Nigeria · Press Release · Nov 7, 2026 · 1m 10s

Zamfara State Government Launches Anti-Illegal Mining Committee

Zamfara State Government creates 13-member committee to tackle illegal mining with federal and security agency support.

In brief

Zamfara State Government creates 13-member committee to tackle illegal mining with federal and security agency support. Zamfara State Government launched a 13-member committee to curb illegal mining activities across the state, led by State Commissioner for Environment Abdulrahman Tumbido. Originally reported by…

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Zamfara State Government Launches Committee

Zamfara govt inaugurates anti-illegal mining committee

Zamfara State Government inaugurates 13-man committee to curb illegal mining activities across the state.

Committee Leadership Structure

Committee headed by State’s Commissioner for Environment Abdulrahman Tumbido with security agencies, traditional institutions, and federal/state government agencies.

Inauguration Details

Secretary to the State Government Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada inaugurated committee on Friday in Gusau, state capital.

Committee Objectives

Committee tasked with identifying illegal mining locations, profiling operators, ensuring licensed companies comply with laws, and preventing environmental degradation.

Environmental Safeguards

Committee will ensure licensed companies follow environmental regulations and safeguard host communities' safety and rights.

Chairman's Commitment

Chairman Tumbido pledged to work with reliable information, respect law, ensure fairness, and protect people's rights and livelihoods.

Long-Term Goals

Committee aims to achieve lasting security, environmental protection, and sustainable development in Zamfara State.

Here's the gist

Zamfara State Government launched a 13-member committee to curb illegal mining activities across the state, led by State Commissioner for Environment Abdulrahman Tumbido.

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