Kogi Govt. Reiterates Readiness To Create Enabling Environment For Artisanal Miners

The Kogi State Government has assured Artisanal Miners of it readiness to create the enabling environment for better collaboration with the Federal Government.

The Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, gave the assurances when he led his team on a working visit to Gold mining sites in Okehi LGA of the State.

Gegu emphasized Government's readiness to support them in providing the needed implements that will ease their Gold exploration activities.

He, however, appealed on the need for synergy with the Artisanal Miners towards collaboration with Federal Government as a way to maximizing the Government's opportunities.

Our Kogi State Correspondent, reports that Gegu equally advised the Miners not to encroach people's licensed areas, pointing out that the state Government under the leadership of Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo is ready to empower the youths and artisans only if they register their presence.

Their registration he noted is to enable them minimize the inflow of criminals to various mining sites across the State, adding that the State Government is bent on creating a peaceful business environment that would enable prosperity.

The Commissioner assured of the present administration's readiness towards ensuring the ease of doing business in a safe environment in the State.

In his response, the Chairman of the Artisanal Miners, Mal. Muhammed Idi, appreciated the efforts of Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo for is achievement in Kogi State.

He equally praised the administration's commitment towards empowering the Youths through legitimate Mining.

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