Nigeria: Senate Summons Minister Over Neglect of Lead Poisoning Victims

17 October 2017

The Senate on Tuesday summoned the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, to appear before it over the neglect of communities and victims affected by lead poisoning in Zamfara State.

The motion sponsored by Oluremi Tinubu (APC-Lagos) seeks the Minister's brief on framework to ensure the protection of residents of mining communities.

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