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Miners’ death: Nasarawa launches manhunt for mining companies recruiting minors

Vanguard News September 18, 2026 3 views
Miners’ death: Nasarawa launches manhunt for mining companies recruiting minors

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Miners' Death: Nasarawa State Government Launches Manhunt for Mining Companies Recruiting Minors

The Nasarawa State Government has initiated a manhunt for mining companies that are recruiting minors for mining activities in the state.

The recent death of miners in Niger State has led to a call for action against mining companies that exploit children in the mining sector.

Government's Action Against Child Labour in Mining

Speaking on the matter, Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, expressed her condolences to the people of Niger State over the unfortunate incident.

Elayo stated that the state government is not happy with the exploitation of children in the mining sector and has decided to take action against mining companies that engage in this practice.

Government to Stamp Out Child Labour in Mining

The Commissioner revealed that mining companies operating in the state are not licensed to recruit minors for mining activities.

She urged citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Shut Down Illegal Mining Sites

Elayo emphasized that the state government will not tolerate illegal mining activities in the state and will take action against mining companies that exploit children in the mining sector.

She said the state government will not hesitate to shut down illegal mining sites in the state.

Government to Crack Down on Child Labour in Mining

The Commissioner stated that the state government will not tolerate child labour in the mining sector and will take action against mining companies that exploit children in the mining sector.

She urged citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Commissioner Calls for Reporting of Illegal Mining Activities

Elayo emphasized that the state government will not tolerate child labour in the mining sector and will take action against mining companies that exploit children in the mining sector.

She urged citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Crack Down on Unlicensed Mining Sites

The Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, has warned that the state government will not tolerate unlicensed mining sites in the state.

She urged citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Address Child Labour in Mining Industry

Margaret Elayo, the Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, has assured that the state government will address the issue of child labour in the mining industry.

She called on citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Crack Down on Child Labour in Mining Industry

The Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, has declared that the state government will crack down on child labour in the mining industry.

She urged citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Address Child Labour in Mining Industry

Nasarawa State Government has launched a manhunt for mining companies recruiting minors and underage workers at their sites without considering the safety and welfare of the workers.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, stated that the state government will address the issue of child labor in the mining industry.

She called on citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Crack Down on Unlicensed Mining Sites

Nasarawa State Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, has announced that the state government will crack down on unlicensed mining sites.

She urged citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

Government to Address Child Labour in Mining Industry

Nasarawa State Government has launched a manhunt for mining companies recruiting minors and underage workers at their sites without considering the safety and welfare of the workers.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mining and Natural Resources, Margaret Elayo, revealed that the state government will address the issue of child labor in the mining industry.

She called on citizens to report any illegal mining activities in their communities to the authorities for action to be taken.

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<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>

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