Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde
Oyo State Government on Thursday warned illegal miners to desist from the act or be ready to face the wrath of the law.
It also gave a stern warning to operators within the State who fail to comply with the extant rules and regulations guiding the mining industry.
A statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Bunmi Babalola, said Government gave the warning through the Chairman, Oyo State Minerals Development Agency, Mr. Abiodun Oni, at the State Secretariat, Ibadan.
Oni warned illegal miners who embark on mining activities without an official permission from the State Government and revenue defaulters to desist from these acts, as Government is on their trail.
He said however that the State Government is ready to partner with relevant stakeholders in the mining industry, so as to increase the State Resource Control and Economy Development.
He added that hitherto, the Agency has been having meaningful discussions with some relevant stakeholders on ways to strategise and develop the budding industry in the state.
Oni revealed that the State is endowed with different kinds of Solid Minerals including Granites, Gold, Gemstone, Quarts, Cassiterite, Marble, Garnet, Tin-Ore, Monganite, Naobium, Agate, Topnz, Limestone, and Tantalum among others.
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