OYSG Task Local Government Chairmen On Mining Operation

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has charged newly elected Local Government Chairmen to take responsibility for the challenges and opportunities in the mining sector in their respective areas.

The state Governor speaking through the Director General of Oyo State Mineral Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni, during a meeting held at the Agency office, secretariat, Ibadan.

The Governor emphasized the importance of harnessing the State’s mineral resources for the benefit of citizens.

Mr. Oni highlighted that while the mining sector is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal Government, Local Governments have a critical role to play in ensuring that mining operations are conducted securely and with the consent of host communities. He stressed that Local Government Chairmen must ensure that miners obtain the necessary consent letters and Community Development Agreements before commencing operations.

The Director General emphasized that the primary duty of Government is to protect life and property, and that Local Government Chairmen must take this responsibility seriously, as mining operations can sometimes be accompanied by security risks. He urged the Chairmen to collaborate with the State Government to ensure that Oyo State is not a security risk in the mining industry.

In his own Goodwill message, the Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Hon. Engr. Akeem Olatunji, acknowledged the security challenges associated with mining operations and urged his colleagues to work with the State Government to maintain security and protect life and property in their areas.

In her own contribution, the Agency’s Coordinating Director, Mrs. Olufunke Omidiran, also encouraged the Chairmen to take an active role in mining operations in their areas, as it is part of their responsibility and a key aspect of their election mandate.

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