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80 percent of insecurity in North West traced to illegal mining- Global Rights

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80 percent of insecurity in North West traced to illegal mining- Global Rights

The Executive Director, Global Rights Abiodun Baiyewu has traced the spate of insecurity in the North Western part of the Country to illegal mining.

Baiyewu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a two day training for over 40 Journalists on mining and host community rights in Nigeria.

Presenting a paper on mining and insecurity in Nigeria, Baiyewu argued that most of the mining activities in Nigeria is unregulated adding that, this has led to increase in insecurity and displacement of many individuals from their ancestral homes.

“In a recent survey ” 94.8 percent believes mining activities in their communities have resulted in environmental degradation, health issues, insecurity, and economic deprivation.

“87.7 percent believes informal mining facilitates criminal activities, potentially serving as a funding source for terrorism. Unregulated artisanal mining in Northern Nigeria is leading to illicit weapon and use of Women in carrying out criminal activities in the Country”.

Baiyewu pointed out that host community of mining usually witnessed economic marginalization despite the wealth generated from their resources leading to unrest.

According to the activist, “High level of poverty, and unemployment in mining regions contributes to the allure of artisan mining. The degradation of land and water resources exacerbate existing vulnerabilities leading to conflicts over access to these essential resources.

“Politically connected individuals and foreign interests often collaborate in illegal mining ventures which lead to establishing criminal network that exploit mineral resources and fund banditry and other forms of violence”.

The Global Rights Executive Director added that the regulatory framework in Nigeria has a gap that encouraged illegal mining adding that, lack of reliable geological data and enforceable regulations has fueled illegal mining which has increased insecurity in Nigeria.

 

“To stop illegal mining which will lead to reduction in insecurity, we must strengthen our regulatory framework, enhanced community engagement, increase funding for mining regulations, support the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, promote sustaining artisanal mining, implement environmental regulations, foster international cooperation, public awareness campaign and alternative livelihood, improve data collection and research, and Strengthening law enforcement training” Baiyewu added.

It was gathered that participants at the two day training for Journalists on mining and host community rights in Nigeria were drawn across the six geopolitical zones of the Country.

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Democracy Newsline September 24, 2024
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