The Lagos State Authorities has urged miners and dredgers to conduct their operations responsibly to make sure a sustainable atmosphere.
This was because the state Ministry of Power and Mineral Assets mentioned it had commenced the method of revamping the mineral sources sector to align mining and dredging actions with Lagos' megacity standing.
The Commissioner of the Ministry of Power and Mineral Assets, Biodun Ogunleye, and the Particular Adviser to the Governor on Power and Mineral Assets, Abiola Olowu, said this over the weekend at a stakeholders assembly on the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Secretariat, Ikeja.
Talking on the theme 'Renewing the Mineral Assets Sector in Relation to Lagos Megacity Standing', Ogunleye burdened the necessity for dredgers and miners to conduct their actions inside the confines of obtainable legal guidelines and laid down rules.
On his half, Olowu mentioned: “We should acknowledge the necessity for environmental administration and conservation in pursuit of our improvement targets. The ecological integrity of Lagos is non-negotiable, and we should take decisive motion to mitigate the detrimental impacts of mining actions on our lands and waters.
“By means of accountable mining practices, land reclamation initiatives and investments in clear applied sciences, we are able to safeguard our pure heritage for future generations, whereas unlocking the total potential of our mineral wealth.”
Final month, the state authorities vowed to prosecute unlawful miners and dredgers.
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