In a attempt to prevent environmental degradation, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has issued a quit notice to China Kaidi Quarry site, along Eiyenkorin-Ogbomoso road, Ilorin.
AbdulRahman also asked the foreign company to quit mining activities on the site.
The General Manager, Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency, Alhaji Saad Ayuba Dan-Musa broke the news during the agency’s visit to the Quarry site, along Eiyenkorin-Ogbomoso road, Ilorin, the state capital.
While issuing query to the foreign company, Dan-Musa suspend blasting until the agency conclude its assessment.
This medium reports that the company has 72-hours to respond to the agency’s query, adding that the blasting might wreck havocs on the bridge and part of the Express road.
The General Manager said the team visited the quarry site to ensure that the company comply with safety regulations and environmental standards to avoid ecological challenges.
“The Kwara State Government cares not only about its people but also the environment and would do everything within its power to protect them. Our visit is to ensure that the activities of your company do not lead to degradation on our lands, such that people living in this area are not exposed to dangers, and that the lives of your workers who are mostly Nigerians are adequately protected”, Dan-Musa said.
He also stated that the visit was to address growing concerns as it affects the safety of workers, and environmental impact of quarrying activities in the area, especially the impact from blasting in the neighbourhood.
However, Dan-Musa pledged that the government would continue to support the company to ensure best mining practices.
The delegate list includes Head of Environmental Impact Assessment, Mrs. Nusirat AbdulRazaq; Planning Officer of the Agency, Mr. Musbaudeen Adedoyin; and Senior Scientific Officer, Mr. Isiaq Jamiu, among others
