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MINING: Taraba Miners, Federal Ministry Strengthen Partnership to Promote Responsible Mining.


By Jako Keke [Jalingo Times] November 11,2026.

The Artisanal and Small Scale Miners Association of Nigeria (ASMANA), Taraba State Chapter, has strengthened its partnership with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to promote mining activities and ensure the sustainable exploitation of the state's vast mineral resources.

The partnership was reinforced during an interface between the association's leadership and the Director of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Taraba State, Engr. Kutman Hosea Ali, at the Conference Hall of the association's secretariat in Jalingo.

Speaking during the meeting, the State Chairman of the association, Hon. Ambassador Emmanuel George, said the engagement was aimed at familiarising the ministry's director and his team with the association's leadership at both state and local government levels to facilitate effective collaboration and smooth operations.

George expressed appreciation to Governor Agbu Kefas for giving miners in the state a sense of belonging, particularly through efforts to ensure that genuine operators are registered and allowed to carry out their activities without intimidation.

He said the association would continue to seek professional guidance and technical advice from the ministry to enable its members, particularly indigenous sons and daughters of Taraba, to benefit from the state's abundant mineral deposits through legitimate mining activities.

The chairman further disclosed that the association had issued more than 50,000 registration forms to prospective members seeking to formalise their membership and participate in organised mining operations.

In his remarks, the Director of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in Taraba State, Engr. Kutman Hosea Ali, urged miners to appreciate Governor Kefas for his support and commitment to strengthening the mining sector.

Ali recalled that the governor had, some months ago, interacted with young miners and pledged to support them with modern gadgets and equipment to improve their operations.

He described mining as a lucrative economic venture capable of improving livelihoods and boosting Nigeria's economy alongside agriculture, stressing the importance of proper profiling and registration of individuals seeking to engage in the business.

According to him, the initiative to register members and collate their personal data would help identify genuine operators, curb illegal mining activities and promote accountability in the sector.

The director also commended the leadership of the association under Hon. Ambassador Emmanuel George for advocating the interests of its members and promoting compliance with established procedures to prevent intimidation and other challenges previously experienced by miners.

In a vote of thanks, the association's secretary expressed the members' appreciation to Governor Kefas, pledging that they would reciprocate his support during the 2027 general elections through political mobilisation.

He said the governor had demonstrated genuine commitment to the welfare of miners by uniting them, recognising their contributions and supporting their activities across the state.

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