Ukorebi Esien | 4th December 2024
CALABAR – In a bid to address illegal mining and strengthen security across the state, the Cross River State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has rolled out measures targeting mineral title holders.
The Chairman of the Anti-Illegal Mining Committee and Taskforce, Prince Paul Effiong, in a statement announced that all mineral title holders operating within the state are required to undergo a clearance process. The exercise, which includes the presentation of documents and relevant information for security verification, is scheduled to take place from December 9 to December 13, 2024, at the Ministry of Finance Hall, Calabar.
According to the Prince Effiong, this step is aimed at identifying legitimate operators and curbing illegal mining activities that contribute to insecurity in the state.
Recall that the committee had recently conducted a mandatory verification exercise for its appointed members and taskforce personnel. According to a press release issued by the Secretary of the committee, Michael Akaba, the verification was conducted on November 25, 2024, to ensure the inclusion of only committed individuals in the fight against illegal mining. Akaba emphasized that failure to comply with this directive would result in termination of appointment, as the government remains resolute in eliminating "ghost workers" and ensuring active participation in combating illicit activities.
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