Wase LGA Chairman Advocates for Mining Safety Reforms

Anani Hamisu Moham, the Executive Chairman of Wase LGA, has pledged to enhance safety standards in the mining sector following the Zurak gas tragedy. The Federal Government, represented by Minister Henri Dele Alak, inaugurated an 18-member investigative panel to uncover the root causes of the disaster and ensure such incidents do not recur.

The committee will work diligently to identify immediate and remote causes of the tragedy, emphasizing that safety is non-negotiable. Minister Alak described the incident as a wake-up call for Nigeria's mining industry, announcing an immediate suspension of mining activities at the site pending the outcome of the investigation.

Preliminary findings suggest that poor health practices and substandard operational procedures contributed to the disaster. The committee has been assigned ten terms of reference, including conducting a detailed technical investigation and reviewing environmental impact assessments.

The panel includes various stakeholders and will commence work immediately, with a report expected by April 15, 2026.