Minister Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim honours NSCDC Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah with a leadership award and commends his efforts against illegal mining in Nigeria. Onoja, on receiving the honour, credited NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi with providing the direction that made the Mining Marshals possible. Plans to Bring Women Into the Mining MarshalsOnoja also used the occasion to announce that the Mining Marshals would be opening its ranks to female NSCDC personnel. Participants at the summit said Onoja's award reflected the growing reach and impact of the Mining Marshals in addressing illegal mining and securing Nigeria's mineral wealth. NSCDC Clears Mining Marshals Commander OnojaMeanwhile, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has cleared the commander of its Mining Marshals unit, Attah, of allegations that he was involved in diverting N2 billion and covering up the death of a fellow operative.