Bola Tinubu Urges ECOWAS to Combat Mineral Resource Theft in Africa

Nigerian politician Bola Tinubu urged ECOWAS to designate illegal extraction and smuggling of mineral resources as an international crime during the NACIWA assembly. Tinubu highlighted the economic and security threats posed by illicit mining activities in Africa, emphasizing the need for a global effort to combat the trade.

He also stressed the importance of transparency in managing recovered funds. Tinubu's call for a united legal framework to address illegal mining and asset recovery underscores the need for regional cooperation in tackling resource theft.