Plateau state government has suspended all mining activities in the state over security concerns.
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, in an executive order on Friday, said the suspension, which is with immediate effect, exists until further notice.
He explained that his administration would carry out a holistic review of the security situation in all the mining areas in the Plateau and ensure an appropriate Community Development Agreement to address the socio-economic contributions of the rights holders.
The governor noted that there is an increase in illegal mining activities and insecurity associated with such mining.
He said his administration will collaborate with the federal government to develop appropriate standards and monitoring framework between the state, local government areas, host communities and minerals right holders.
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