Nasarawa Village Head Sets N50,000 Fine for Parents of Children Found Mining During School Hours
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- A village head in Nasarawa, Nigeria, has imposed a N50,000 fine on parents whose children are found at mining sites during school hours.
- He said the measure seeks to stop parents from allowing children to engage in mining instead of attending school.
A village head in Nasarawa has set a N50,000 fine for parents whose children are found at mining sites during school hours.
The village head said the measure is intended to discourage parents from allowing their children to engage in mining at the expense of their education.
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