Imo State commissioner for Industry, Mines and Solid Minerals, Barr Ernest Ibejiako, has promised to restore sanity and tackle the challenges confronting the mining sector in the state.
The commissioner made this commitment during a maiden stakeholders’ meeting with miners in Imo State.
Barr Ibejiako expressed the desire to achieve significant milestones during his tenure and acknowledged the roles of the federal government and the state government in addressing the sector’s challenges.
He identified the need for cooperation among stakeholders, adherence to mining rules and regulations, relocation of miners to safer ecological zones, and appraisal of revenue collection as key areas of focus.
The commissioner also emphasized the need to curtail the proliferation of mining routes, which degrades the ecology and environment. He assured miners and stakeholders of the ministry’s support and assistance, encouraging them to cooperate with the ministry to achieve its goals.
The state chairman of miners, Prince Ugochukwu Onyenwenwa, commended the commissioner for his commitment and pledged the support of miners and stakeholders for effective mining activities.
The interaction focused on the need for all stakeholders to outline the key areas of focus and show commitment to work together so as to reform the mining sector effectively.
