President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the incident at the Shiroro mining site as unfortunate and avoidable, saying new measures to avert recurrence, ensure safety, and secure investments in the mining sector would be put in place.
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, who led the federal government delegation on behalf of the president on a condolence visit to Niger State over the recent collapse of a mining site, said henceforth, mining companies must have a concrete plan for local value-adding, a remediation plan, and an insurance policy for mine workers before their license would be approved by the ministry.
He commended Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago for quickly responding to the incident and appreciated the security personnel, leaders, and members of the community for their efforts to rescue some of the victims.
While extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the affected community, and the Niger State government, the minister assured that those who were still trapped would be safely rescued.
Responding, Governor Bago described the visit as timely and applauded the new policies of the federal government aimed at forestalling future occurrences. 
He advised that all licensed miners in the state be grouped into cooperatives, and mining companies with licenses should inform and relate well with relevant stakeholders at the level of host communities, local government, traditional authority, and state government about their activities.
He said the use of technology in mining activities is against the use of explosives to prevent environmental hazards, and the need for environmental impact assessment before the commencement of mining activities will help improve safety. 
The governor, who also announced the N50 million donation by the federal government to the victims of the collapsed mining site, appreciated the president's gesture, and promised that the fund would be delivered.