Reported by: Richard O | Edited by: Henry Owen
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed profound sorrow over the tragic collapse of a gold mining pit in Kadauri, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where numerous lives are feared lost and many miners remain trapped.
Atiku extended his heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected, emphasizing that their pain is a matter of national concern. He commended the bravery of rescue teams, local volunteers, and medical personnel who are working tirelessly under hazardous conditions to recover survivors and care for the injured.
Highlighting the broader implications of the disaster, Atiku stressed that it underscores the urgent need for stronger regulation, enforcement, and oversight within Nigeria’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector, where inadequate safety measures often put workers’ lives at risk. He called for improved monitoring, proper training, adequate equipment, and more effective emergency response systems to prevent future tragedies.
Reactions from communities affected by the collapse have been emotional. Residents expressed grief and frustration, urging authorities to take swift action to rescue those still trapped and to ensure long-term safety in mining operations. Experts in mining safety noted that while artisanal mining provides livelihoods for many, the lack of standardized safety protocols has repeatedly led to disasters, highlighting the need for urgent reform and government intervention.
Atiku appealed to the federal government, the Zamfara State Government, the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, and other stakeholders to act collaboratively. He emphasized that immediate priorities should include rescuing the trapped miners, providing relief to affected families, and implementing systemic reforms to avert future incidents, stressing that Nigeria cannot afford to ignore the recurring risks in the mining sector.
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