The Nation Newspaper Mining: Be alert, responsive, Oyo govt tasks LG chairmen
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has mandated the 33 newly elected local government chairmen to take responsibility for the challenges and opportunities in the mining sector in their respective areas.
Oni highlighted that while the mining sector is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal government, states and local governments have a critical role to play in ensuring that mining operations are conducted securely and with the consent of host communities. He said: “Governor Makinde has demonstrated that security is paramount to economic expansion and the wellbeing of the people by investing heavily in securing the state.
“So, let me tell you that as the governor says if you see something, say something and the government will do something. The governor has shown his passionate commitment to securing Oyo State from the dangerous side effects of mining by signing the Executive Order on Protection of Mining Communities against Insecurity and Exploitation.
In his goodwill message at the event, the chairman of the Oluyole local government, Akeem Olatunji, acknowledged the security challenges associated with mining operations.
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