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Plateau govt suspends mining activities amid increased insecurity

Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered a suspension of all mining activities in Plateau State due to increasing insecurity and illegal operations.
The suspension aims to protect citizens and combat issues like child labor, banditry, and drug trafficking linked to illegal mining.
A Technical Committee on Mining Reform has been established to ensure the sustainable management of mining resources.
Traditional rulers, including His Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, supported Mutfwang's decision for the safety and future of Plateau State.

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Pulse Nigeria

Plateau govt suspends mining activities amid increased insecurity

The governor stated the decision was necessary following growing security concerns in mining communities nationwide.

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Daily Trust

Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang suspends mining activities in Plateau - Daily Trust

The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed the Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across the state. The governor the move was aimed protecting the environment, addressing security challenges, and safeguarding the well-being of citizens. He disclosed this at a stakeholders’ engagement held at the New Government House in Jos, the state capital, on Saturday morning. Among the attendees were traditional rulers,…

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informationng.com

Governor Mutfwang Suspends Mining Activities In Plateau - Nigeria News Update

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across the state, effective immediately. This decisive move aims to protect the environment, address security challenges, and safeguard the well-being of citizens. Mutfwang...

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Independent Newspapers Nigeria

Insecurity: Mutfwang Signs Executive Order, Suspends Mining Activities ln Plateau - Nigeria News Update

JOS – Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang in a decisive move to protect the environment, address security challenges and safeguard the well-being of citizens of Plateau State has signed Executive Order 001 of 2025, suspending all mining activities across Plateau...

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Freedom Online

Plateau govt. suspends mining activities to curb insecurity

Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has suspended all mining activities as a measure to address security challenges in the state.

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mediatalkafrica.com

Plateau suspends mining activities as security threat escalates

Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has issued an executive order immediately suspending all mining activities in the state. He stated that the decision aims to safeguard mining sites while a newly inaugurated technical committee verifies the identities of those legally licensed to operate in the sector. “Illegal mining activities and the security threats associated [...] Source

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