Illegal mining in Nigeria is a big problem, and it’s causing a lot of issues. A lawyer and accountant, Owolabi Salis, thinks the government needs to do more about it. He says that illegal miners, especially foreigners working with some bad people in Nigeria, are responsible for a lot of the problems in the country. They cause trouble, fund fights, and make people leave their land so they can get to the natural resources. Salis also thinks that the government’s 30-day ultimatum to illegal miners won’t solve the problem. He believes that Nigeria is losing a lot of money because of the government’s neglect of the mining sector. Illegal mining and smuggling are two big issues, and they’re causing a security threat. Salis says that most of the illegal miners are working with foreigners and local leaders, and they’re funding insurgency to take over areas with valuable resources. He thinks the government should teach young people about mining so they can understand its importance. Salis also wants President Bola Tinubu to focus more on mining and make laws to stop illegal mining.
