The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has suspended all mining activities in the state.
The governor said that the suspension of licenses of mining firms in the state is with immediate effect.
The order was contained in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Rasheed Olawale on Wednesday, disclosed that the affected operators are to report to the state’s assets recovery committee with copies of their memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the state.
“In furtherance of his bid to reform the state’s Solid Mineral Sector, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed immediate suspension of all mining firms operating the state’s mining licenses,” the statement reads.
“All operators are to report to the Committee on Assets Verification and Recovery chaired by Dr. B.T Salami with copies of their Memorandum of Understanding which governs their relationship with the state government.
“The suspension of the operators is to remain in force until the conclusion of the ongoing review of the MOU between the state as the owner of the licenses and the operators. All operators are to report to the committee on Monday by 12 pm,” the statement reads.
