The Oyo State Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee has initiated a comprehensive community sensitization campaign to promote responsible mining practices, ensuring sustainable resource extraction while protecting the environment and the well-being of local residents.
The initiative, led by MIREMCO in collaboration with OYSMIDA, was conducted during a monitoring inspection across several communities, including Power Line Mechanic Village Ologuneru, Tipper Garage Ologuneru, Morakinyo Village, Oparinde Village, Akinyanran Village, and Akinware Village in Ido Local Government.
Speaking on the initiative, the MIREMCO Chairman, Mr. Abiodun Oni, represented by the General Manager, Mrs. Olufunke Omidiran, emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring that mining activities in the state are carried out safely, legally, and in an environmentally sustainable manner.
“We acknowledge the crucial role mining plays in economic development, but it must be done responsibly. This campaign aims to educate communities on the economic benefits, environmental impacts, and regulatory requirements of mining, empowering them to safeguard their land, health, and future,” Mrs. Omidiran stated.
Mrs. Omidiran further reiterated the state government’s dedication to fostering a mining sector that harmonizes economic growth with environmental sustainability. She urged community leaders to collaborate in protecting the state’s natural resources for future generations.
Commending the government’s proactive approach, Mr. Ismail Akinware, Youth Leader of Akinware Village, expressed gratitude and pledged the community’s cooperation in adhering to safe and responsible mining practices.
