Edited and Compiled by Ademoriyo Ololade O
The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State
The Federal Government has established an eight-member committee aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute between the Osun State government and Segilola Resources Operating Limited. The inauguration took place on Wednesday, following a significant escalation in tensions that began when the Osun State government sealed off Segilola\’s premises on September 3, based on a court injunction related to alleged tax violations and other issues.
The committee, chaired by Imam Ganiyu, is tasked with completing its investigations within seven days and submitting a comprehensive report. The members include Vivian Okono and N.C. Odili, along with Tayo Koleosho, representing the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); Zubeir Abubakar, representing the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC); Dele Kelvin Oye from the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA); and Pwol Stephen Dareng, who will serve as the secretary.
Among its key responsibilities, the committee is to identify the root causes of the disagreement between the Osun State government and Segilola Resources. It will review the contractual obligations and agreements between the parties to determine any breaches or misunderstandings. The committee is also expected to assess the socio-economic, environmental, and legal implications of Segilola\’s operations, evaluating their impact on both the host communities and the broader Osun State economy.
Further objectives include proposing viable solutions that facilitate the continuation of mining activities while safeguarding the interests of the state and the affected communities. The committee will make additional recommendations to assist the Federal Government in making informed decisions to resolve the prolonged dispute between Segilola Resources and the Osun State government.
To fulfill its mandate, the committee will engage in extensive consultations with both the Osun State government and Segilola Resources, as well as relevant stakeholders, including local communities, environmental experts, and legal representatives. It will also review all pertinent documents such as contracts, agreements, licenses, and reports related to Segilola\’s activities within Osun State. Additionally, the committee will investigate Segilola\’s compliance with applicable mining, environmental, and community development laws and policies. The financial, social, and environmental implications of ongoing mining activities will be analyzed, along with grievances raised by the Osun State government and local communities regarding claims of environmental degradation, inadequate corporate social responsibility, and non-compliance with agreed terms.
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