Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential elections, has reacted to the tragic incident that claimed the lives of many at the Kadauri mining site in Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

Obi, in a post on X, reiterated the need to value the lives of Nigerians and protect them at all costs.

According to the former Anambra State Governor, 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.