An indigenous mining firm in Nigeria is alleging unfair interference by the Nasarawa State government and a Chinese company in their operations in Kokona Local Government Area.
Key points from the firm’s press conference:
– The state government and a Chinese company are interfering with their operations.
– The firm followed necessary procedures and acquired appropriate licenses.
– The sudden suspension of their operations by the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Environment has caused significant disruption.
– Natives in the community allege their lands are being sold without consent to the Chinese company.
– The Managing Director calls for the immediate suspension of the Chinese activities and a thorough investigation.
– Emphasises the need to protect and support indigenous mining companies over foreign ones.
The Managing Director is urging the Minister of Solid Minerals Development to intervene and ensure the indigenous company’s rights are not oppressed. The company claims to have necessary documentation to support their legitimate rights.
It remains to be seen if the Federal Government will take action in response to these allegations of unfair treatment of the indigenous mining company in Nasarawa State.