Niger State Government Allocates N249m to Miners' Families
The Niger State Government, led by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, allocated N249 million to families of deceased illegal miners and survivors following a similar donation from the Federal Government. Each family of the 37 deceased miners received N5 million, while 32 survivors received N2 million each.
Governor Bago stated that this financial assistance aims to support the affected families and encourage them to pursue safer economic activities instead of returning to unsafe mining practices. Additionally, he announced that the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB) would establish schools in relevant communities to promote education and protect children from the dangers of artisanal mining.
Governor Bago expressed gratitude to the families for their resilience and acknowledged the Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umar Faruk Bahago, for his role in supporting the affected families and promoting peace in the region. The Emir, in turn, thanked the governor for the financial intervention.
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