The Federal Government has announced the lifting of the five-year ban on mining activities in Zamfara State.
The decision, aimed at rejuvenating the local economy and addressing the region’s security challenges, was made public by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, in a statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday.
The mining ban, imposed in 2021, was intended to curtail the alarming rise in banditry and illegal mining operations, which were believed to have fueled insecurity and contributed to a shadow economy that financed criminal groups.
Over the years, Zamfara became synonymous with the artisanal mining of gold and other valuable minerals, attracting both local and international attention. However, the ban stifled legitimate mining ventures and left the region’s economy in a precarious state.
In March 2021, following the rise in banditry in Zamfara state, Former President Muhammadu Buhari declared Zamfara a no-fly zone and also approved a ban on mining activities in the state until further notice.
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