Hey, guess what? The government just launched a new plan for sharing the benefits of mining with local communities. Dr Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, was in charge of the launch and he made it clear that the government is serious about making sure that communities near mining areas get a fair deal. This new plan is called the Community Development Agreements (CDAs) and it’s all about making sure that the people living near mines get a share of the benefits. The government wants to make sure that everyone benefits from mining, not just the big companies. It’s a big step towards making sure that mining helps the whole country, not just a few people. The launch event was organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development, Ministry of Solid Mineral Development, and the Ford Foundation. The Minister also explained that the CDAs are a way to make sure that mining companies and local communities have a legal agreement to share the benefits. This is a big deal because it means that the people who live near mines will have a say in how the benefits are shared. It’s all about making sure that mining helps everyone, not just a few people. This is a great move by the government to make sure that mining benefits everyone, not just a select few.
