The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has dissolved the state's Mining Joint Task Force (JTF). This was announced in a statement released by Olawale Rasheed, spokesperson to the governor explaining that the decision was made to clean up the state’s mining sector.
Governor Adeleke Dissolves Osun State Mining Task Force Over Criminal Activities, Orders ReconstitutionThe Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has dissolved the state's Mining Joint Task Force .
Since the early 1950s, gold mining operations have been a permanent fixture in Osun state, although the majority of the activity has been illegal. The quest for gold continuously attracts commercial and artisanal miners, resulting in an influx of mining workers and labourers, predominantly from northern Nigeria.
“The existing JTF is consequently directed to hand over all government vehicles and documents in their possession to the Solid Minerals Committee. “The State Governor had two weeks ago announced far reaching reform of the solid mineral sector which include stopping unauthorised mining, addressing challenges of mining related environmental degradation and ensuring Osun state get her due return from the sector.
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