To regain its prominence because the main coal mining state within the former Jap Area of Nigeria, the Enugu State authorities has given mineral title holders December 2024 deadline to start operations.
In a communique issued on the finish of a gathering between the state’s Mineral Assets and Environmental Administration Committee (MIREMCO) and mineral title holders, the events resolved to proceed additional engagement to establish further challenges within the sector and suggest options that will assist foster extra inclusive and efficient mining within the state.
They emphasised the necessity to sensitise host communities on MIREMCO’s targets and the way they may assist guarantee easy enterprise operations by means of cooperation with miners, thereby decreasing disruptions.
To uphold transparency and accountability and be sure that all mineral title holders within the state adjust to regulatory necessities, the committee agreed to demand the directories of all mineral titles in Enugu State by means of the Mining Cadastre Workplace (MCO).
To eradicate mineral title inactivity and stimulate financial development within the sector, the committee reiterated its dedication to making sure that every one the titles turn out to be operational earlier than the tip of 2024.
“The title holders are urged to begin operations promptly, and MIREMCO pledged to offer help and tackle any challenges that will come up to facilitate this course of,” a part of the assertion reads.
In his closing comment, chairman of MIREMCO and particular adviser to the Enugu State governor on stable minerals, Engr. Samuel Okoro thanked the governor of the state, Dr Peter Mbah and the Minister of Stable Minerals Growth, Dr Dele Alake for giving them the chance to make their impression within the sector, promising to make sure full compliance with all related laws and requirements.
“We’re grateful to the governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah and the management of the Ministry of Stable Minerals Growth, headed by them inister, Dr Dele Alake. We commend his visionary management and dedication to the ministry, and we pledge our dedication to making sure that his management leaves a wonderful legacy for the sector,” Okoro mentioned.
He additionally urged the mineral title holders to do their finest to make a distinction, stressing that the committee is able to collaborate intently with them to realize most outcomes.
