The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has reiterated the need to value the lives of Nigerians and protect them at all cost.
In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi was reacting to the tragic incident at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, where many people were feared dead.
The former Anambra state governor stated that the unfortunate disaster is yet another reminder of the urgent need to secure and properly regulate Nigeria’s solid minerals industry with strict licensing, adherence to global safety standards, and well-equipped rapid response systems.
“I am deeply saddened by the tragic incident at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, where lives were lost.
“My heartfelt prayers and condolences go to the bereaved families and to the good people of Zamfara at this difficult time.
“I commend the Governor and the State rescue teams for the efforts made so far. The lives of our citizens must remain our most valuable resource and must be protected at all costs.
The safety and transparency of operations of our mining sites must be prioritised so that tragedies like this are prevented in the future. I pray that many more are rescued alive and may the souls of those departed rest in perfect peace,” he wrote.
