Nigeria: Ododo Declares War On Illegal Mining, Rules Out Dialogue With Criminals
7 Jul 2026, 16:13 GMT
Topic: Economy, Business and Finance
Source URL: https://allafrica.com/stories/202607070521.html
[This Day] Abuja -- Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has declared that his administration will never negotiate with criminals, unveiling a strategy that combines aggressive security measures with youth empowerment to end illegal mining and unlock the state's vast solid mineral resources for economic development.