Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has called on the State Government to flush out all illegal miners in the State to curtail insecurity and other criminalities.
The assembly also called on the State Government to ensure that miners giving license to operate pass through all the necessary processes as required by law.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau made the call in a matter of public interest raised by Hon. Daniel Ogah Ogazi, during the House proceedings in Lafia, Monday.
The Speaker, who lamented on the negative impact of illegal miners in the state, said the assembly was worried over the growing rate of illegal miners which has been a new trend, especially in kokona LG, thereby creating tension.
“Our resolution is to the effect that I want to appreciate his Excellency Gov. Abdullahi Sule for attracting investors to the state and while he is doing that we will not allow anybody to destroy such efforts”
“The position of the House is also that the Hon. Commissioner of Police should mobilize his men to flush out all illegal miners in the state” he said
According to the Speaker, the House would support the state government to flush out illegal miners which will in turn promote peace and development in the State.
Earlier, Hon.Daniel Ogah Ogazi (APC Kokona East), while raising the motion under matters of urgent public importance appreciated the effort of the State Governor, Engr. Abdullahi Sule, for attracting investors to the state.
Ogazi, however expressed worry over recent development in the state, especially in kokona LGA where illegal mining has become the order of the day.
“Where a mining site has been named Sambisa Forest in the area which create negativity and is threatening the security of the people of the area.
“There was a site of lithium found in Amba community, especially areas like Agaza, Kware, Ego, Egboka and Agbadu respectively.
“Mr. Speaker, the law that established mining act did not permit illegal mining so we call on government to flush out all illegal miners in the state.
Some members who contributed, stressed the need for government to regulate miners presence in the state, communities safety and benefits among others.a