Lithium Mining in Nigeria negates just transition, forum laments

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Lithium Mining,Voices From Mining Communities

Lithium mining in the northern part of Nigeria runs contrary to the concept of just transition to clean energy but seems to follow the same

trajectory in the Niger Delta, which enriches the multinationals to the detriment of the host communities.

Executive Director of RDI, Philip Jakpor, in his presentation, ‘Why Nigeria is Heading on the Path of Doom’, lamented the exclusion of communities bearing solid minerals such as lithium and gold in discussions about mineral extraction in their areas. The forum lamented the poor regulation of solid mineral extraction in Africa and other parts of the global south, who suffer to the benefit of the global north.

The webinar facilitated by the Coordinator, Africa Coal Network, Marina Agortimevor, featured stories from mining communities in Nasarawa and Nwange , as well as discussions on the true essence of a just transition and sustainable renewable energy practices without further mining. Vice President Kashim Shettima, yesterday, disclosed that President Bola Tinubu never used his office to influence electoral process since he.

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners , Lagos State Council, has appealed to Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to comply with the

 

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