Mr Alake stressed that the mining sector remained central to Nigeria’s economic diversification strategy.
The victims were exposed to gaseous emissions while allegedly mining at an underground mining site in Zurak.
Mr Bamigbetan stated, “After the quarry was shut down for some days, we ensure the quarry owners compensated the villagers and everyone affected.”
Mr Tinubu described the re-election as a vote of confidence in Mr Alake’s leadership, commitment, and strategic advocacy for Africa’s minerals sector.
Mr Alake said the emerging plants were also positioning Nigeria as a critical global partner in minerals essential for the green energy transition.
Schoolchildren suffer the “most adverse, irreversible consequences” of noise pollution as their bodies and psychological structures are in a formative stage, according to experts.
He attributed the revenue growth to fiscal reforms, among others.
Mr Alake described the gold and gemstone industry as critical to harnessing Nigeria’s mineral wealth and improving the welfare of its people.
Mr Onanuga said in a statement on Tuesday that Mr Tinubu will first visit Johannesburg, South Africa, before proceeding to Angola.
Mr Alake said that over 300 illegal miners had been arrested with 50 of them being prosecuted.
