THE IMPACT OF ARTISANAL MINING ON HUMAN SECURITY IN AWE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL OF NASARAWA STATE FROM 2015 TO 2023
Dalhatu Musa Yusha’u, PhD , Nnemaka Stephen Azom, PhD and Zakari Shuaibu
Volume 13 Issue 1
Abstract
Artisanal mining expands economic activity in developing countries. Despite the geographical diversity, the pattern in arisanal mining is often similar; small scale, labor-intensive, and application of low level of technology. Although it significantly contributes to livelihoods of communities, it also constitute a substantial threats to human security. Numerous literature on artisanal mining exist however, inadequate attention was given to the complex relationships between artisanal mining and human security in the Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. This research gap was addressed in this study by investigating the impact of artisanal mining on human security in the area. Quantitative and Qualitative data collection method were adopted. 383 respondents were drawn from the projected population of 174,600 through stratified random and snowball sampling techniques. The data collected consists of both qualitative and quantitative data. Guided by the theory of the Human Security, the response were analysed using percentages, Standard Deviation and Regression Analysis. The study find out that artisanal mining resulted in grave consequences and threats to it sustainability as well as livelihood, food, health and environmental security. Thus, the study recommends effective and efficient collaboration between the enforcing agencies, traditional leaders and community members to design, implement and improve regulations and monitoring of mining activities. Key words: Artisanal Mining, Mining, Human Security, Local Government
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