NSCDC and Halogen Security Push for Mining Sector Collaboration

At the 8th edition of the Lagos PR Clinic, Halogen Security and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, advocated for stronger public-private collaboration to address security challenges in Nigeria's mining sector. The event, themed “Collaborative Security as a Paradigm for Mining Security,” gathered stakeholders from various sectors, including government, security agencies, and academia.

Mr. Adedotun Keshinro, the Lagos State Commandant of the NSCDC, emphasized that mining security encompasses not just individual sites but also host communities and economic assets. He urged for improved coordination among security agencies, government institutions, and private operators to tackle illegal mining.

Bosun Sosanya, Executive Director at Halogen, stressed the necessity of cooperation between public and private security entities. The lead presentation by ACC Onoja John Attah focused on the NSCDC's initiatives against illegal mining.

The discussions also covered intelligence sharing, community engagement, and the importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing mining security.