FCTA will not tolerate illegal mining – HOS warns
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it will not tolerate any illegal mining activities or unsafe practices within the territory that endanger lives, destroy the environment or undermine lawful operations.
Mrs Nancy Nathan, the Acting Head of Service of the FCTA, stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while declaring open a stakeholders’ sensitisation meeting on the Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) on mining activities in the FCT.
The event was organised by the Department of Solid Minerals and Allied Matters (DSMAM), FCTA.
Mrs Nathan, represented by her Special Assistant on Special Duties, Mr Samaila Hamaila, said that the DSMAM recently approved the FCT Solid Minerals Taskforce to enforce compliance on lawful mining operations.
The head of service said sustainable mining was a shared responsibility for all stakeholders and critical in repositioning the sector to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
“Every operator, mining engineer and service provider must play their part by adhering to laid-down rules, ensuring proper site management and putting safety and community welfare above short-term profit,” she said.
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