Why Nigeria govt can’t preempt illegal mining activities – Minister

Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite, said Tuesday that the government cannot halt the activities of illegal miners in the country due to Nigeria’s vast size.

Mr Adegbite disclosed this while speaking on Arise TV Morning Show on Tuesday.

He explained that the nation cannot preempt illegal mining operators but wherever they are found, they will be dealt with according to the law.