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Stakeholders in the Mining sector have urged the federal government to halt the Taraba State Government’s interference in the mining operations in the State, citing constitutional violations.
The stakeholders were compelled to voice out after a series of infringement on the licenses of one of its members, Elipse Industries, who has been operating in the State.
Describing the action as unwholesome trespass, and intimidation from the Taraba Government, the Forum’s Spokesman, Mr Denis Anselm called on the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Hon. Dele Alake, to call the Taraba State Government to order.
However, advising Elipse to officially lodge its complaint to the Ministry of Solid Minerals, the mining company adhered in a letter cited by our correspondent on Thursday.Pleading for protection, Elipse through its Chief Executive Officer, Denzel Henry Akogwu, urged the Minister to declare state-run regulatory agencies in the mining sector illegal, as their actions contravene federal laws.
The petition reads thus: “We wish to draw your attention to a pressing issue regarding trespass and recent developments concerning our licenses numbered 35332EL, 45787SSML and 39176SSML.
“These licenses had previously faced contention from the former Taraba State administration and other businesses.
“However, these issues were resolved through understanding and compensation within the community, the Mining Cadastre, and even the court, where most cases were withdrawn.
“As the legitimate license holders, we have commenced our operations and have been diligently making royal payment contributions to the federal government as well as levies to the state government for these locations.
“We have also initiated the execution of our Community Development Agreement (CDA). Regrettably, we are compelled to write this petition due to recent disturbances.
“The state government, through its Permanent Secretary of the Bureau for Solid Mineral Resources, Taraba State, Mr David Matsai, has been inviting unauthorized parties over to our site.
“The latest incident involved investors from Ghana/Togo, whom the Director informed the community are the Governor’s personal investors.
“The Director subsequently compelled the District Head and Village Head to sign a new consent and file a petition challenging the legitimacy of our licenses on this site.
“We wish to categorically state that at no point have we agreed to relinquish any part of our licenses to any company, whether nominated by the government or otherwise.
“Furthermore, our site was previously very active, employing at least 1,000 direct and contract staff before the executive order by the state government.
“In light of these developments, we urgently request that measures be put in place to protect mining companies operating within Taraba State from such unwarranted challenges and trespassing activities”, the petition reads.”For More.Read D Full Story Here Now.”
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