NASARAWA ENVIROMENT MINISTRY SOUNDS ALARM OVER UNCHECKED MINING HAVOC
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The Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has indicated that the inability of officials to manage the influx of miners into the state is resulting in significant environmental threats, negatively impacting the health and agricultural activities of the host communities.
Princess Margaret Elayo, the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, conveyed this information on Friday during a briefing in Lafia, the state capital.
Commissioner Elayo asserted that the ministry, under her leadership, has noted a rise in environmental issues associated with uncontrolled and hazardous mining practices.
“The government acknowledges the escalating environmental dilemmas stemming from unregulated mining endeavors, including soil erosion, deforestation, water contamination, and the depletion of agricultural land.
“In response, the Nasarawa State Government, via the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, is implementing definitive measures to advocate for responsible and sustainable mining practices.
“We are enhancing partnerships with miners, traditional authorities, and host communities to ensure that mining operations align with sanctioned environmental standards,” the Commissioner stated.
Elayo revealed that the ministry will soon initiate a comprehensive environmental assessment and monitoring initiative across all mining locations within the state.
“This effort aims not to intimidate or penalize, but to guide operators and ensure adherence to optimal environmental practices,” she elaborated.
The commissioner urged all miners and community leaders to collaborate with government teams, embrace environmentally sustainable methodologies, and actively contribute to the rehabilitation of degraded land and the safeguarding of water resources.
“The prevalent issues regarding unregulated mining activities by federal authorities in the state are creating serious infractions, which could potentially lead to insecurity at mining locations,” the Commissioner emphasized.
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