# 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.
- Title: Zamfara State Government Launches Anti-Illegal Mining…
- Summary: Zamfara State Government creates 13-member committee to tackle illegal mining with federal and security agency support.
- Keywords: zamfara state government, anti-illegal mining committee, abdurahman tumbido, state commissioner for environment, illegal mining, federal government, security agencies, traditional institutions, state government agencies, mining sector, environmental protection, sustainable development
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/promoted/923359-zamfara-govt-inaugurates-anti-illegal-mining-committee.html
- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-11-07T08:50:27+00:00
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- Topics: zamfara state government, anti-illegal mining committee, abdurahman tumbido, state commissioner for environment, illegal mining, federal government, security agencies, traditional institutions, state government agencies, mining sector, environmental protection, sustainable development
## Zamfara State Government Launches 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.
## Key takeaway

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