Adeleke said this on Monday while inaugurating a committee to monitor and regulate mining activities in the state.carried out an investigation on how illegal mining has fuelled poverty and pollution in the state.on how corruption and politics fuel lack of access to clean water in Osun.Speaking on Monday, Adeleke lamented how the Osun river has been polluted by activities of miners and its effects on the people.
“Osun state has been subjected to intense environmental degradation arising from activities of mining companies,” Adeleke said.“River Osun has been polluted and our people are dying as related sicknesses are spreading. These are sad realities which none of the mining companies has raised a finger to address.
“Segilola and other companies operating in our state should take note that cleaning up of our environment is going to be a continuous exercise and the resulting expenditure is to be borne by the companies. “Segilola and other operating companies are expected by law to pay Osun state 13 percent derivation on the value of gold and other solid minerals produced in the last 25 years.
AAdeleke_01 anuadelakun I support this
AAdeleke_01 anuadelakun Send a bill to the House of Assembly immediately. There's no long talk.
AAdeleke_01 anuadelakun Well supported , it’s the standard practice everywhere in the world
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