The Federal Government, has stated that some governors have banned mining activities and sealed off mining companies, which has led to conflicts with federal authorities.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, raised this argument when briefing State House Correspondents after the 24th Federal Executive Council meeting at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja on Monday.
He lamented that despite its constitutional authority to control the mining of the solid minerals in the country, it is constrained by cultural and political sensitivities, as state governments continue to interfere in mining operations.