In its bid to checkmate the activities of illegal miners in the State, the Oyo State Government has launched a Joint Task Force backed by Executive Order 001/2023.
This development is a pointed to comprehensive crackdown on unauthorised mining activities and non-compliance with regulatory frameworks.
The state government representatives, traditional rulers, community representatives, and security agencies at separate events held at Babaaro, Igbeti, and Iseyin City Hall, Iseyin reaffirmed their collective commitment to responsible resource management and environmental protection.
The Director-General, Oyo State Mineral Development Agency (OYSMIDA), Mr Abiodun Oni in his address declared that the state will no longer tolerate illegal mining activities.
He said “The Joint Task Force has come to stay in Oyo State. Anyone found engaging in illegal mining will be held accountable and prosecuted. The law will take its full course”, he said.
He commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and unwavering support in ensuring the security of Oyo residents and the protection of the state’s natural resources
