Nigeria’s Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, says sustainable mining can generate substantial revenue for the government through royalties, taxes, and other fees.
The minister disclosed this while speaking on the theme: “Balancing Development with Environmental Stewardship” at the 3rd edition of the Africa Natural Resource And Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) in Abuja on Wednesday.
Mr Salako urged the government to direct revenue generated from sustainable mining activities towards infrastructure development, social programs, and other priorities.
