Following the discovery of Lithium, the Governor of Nasarawa State, Mr Andullahi Sule has called for proactive action against insecurity to avoid Zamfara scenario.
Lithium is a natural mineral resource valuable for the production of glass, aluminum products, and batteries.
Sule made the call during a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Major General Christopher Gwabin Musa.
The governor said he came to congratulate the CDS on his well-deserved appointment, while appreciating the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for providing adequate security to the State.
Engineer Sule further said that with the discovery of Lithium desposit at Nasarawa State, there is the need to avoid the Zamfara experience by being proactive on security challenges the discovery will pose.
The CDS in his remarks lauded the governor for his support to the AFN and developmental initiatives for the state. Major General Musa also assured the governor of the Armed Forces continuous support to Nasarawa state which he said, is strategically close to the Federal Capital.
The Defence Chief also called for need to put all necessary regulatory control on mining activities in state to forestall security breaches. He added that there is need to be proactive to maintain continuous peace in Nasarawa State.