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NSCDC Mining Marshals To Crackdown On Illegal Operators

By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have unveiled strategic operational plans in its renewed fight against illegal mining activities.

NSCDC’s national public relations officer, Babawale afolabi, disclosed this on Thursday via the Corps’ Facebook page.

According to Babawale, the 2025 strategic operational plans will also be centered on enhancing field operations, improving regulatory compliance and collaborations with Mining Cadastre office for effective prosecution of the Corps’ mandate.

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Describing the achievements and successes of the Mining Marshals, the Director-General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre office, Engr. Obadiah Nkom, commended the high level of professionalism, bravery, and resilience in spite of various challenges impeding the war against illegal mining in the country.

He further described the NSCDC Mining Marshals as a catalyst to national development as they have sworn to salvage the nation’s economy from saboteurs, noting that the NSCDC Mining Marshals have refused to succumb to life threats, financial inducement and overwhelming pressure from internal or external forces.

Engr. Nkom further lauded the Corps’ Mining Marshals for upholding the Corps’ integrity with unwavering sacrifice as their efforts have been pivotal to the achievements of the nation’s mining sector.

“We must acknowledge the commitment of the NSCDC Mining Marshals under the leadership of Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi mni OFR, whose leadership has brought tremendous transformation to the mining industry as the Corps remains an indomitable force combating the scourge that undermines our nation’s economic potentials and environmental sustainability”, Nkom said.

The Squad Commander, AC John O. Attah received assurances of unalloyed support from the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office who hinted that there would be automation of services and systems upgrade that would streamline license verification processes and enhance transparency while strengthening the Mining Sector’s Regulatory Framework.

In his remarks, AC John Attah reaffirmed the NSCDC resolve to intensify crackdown on all illegal mining operators, noteing that the Mining Marshals would ensure that legitimate mineral titleholders can access their resources without any interference.

He added that the renewed vigour and existing collaborations would play a significant role in addressing environmental and community challenges associated with unauthorised mining activities across the nation.

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