The Alakola of Ikola-Ijesa, in Atakumosa West Local Government of Osun, Oba Adekunle Adeyemi has commended Governor Gboyega Oyetola, on his efforts at diversifying the state’s economy through gold mining.
Oba Adeyemi noted that with more revenue coming into state coffers through mining, Osun State would in no time end the over-reliance on federal allocation, even as the nation continues to struggle to end reliance on crude oil for revenue.
The traditional ruler made the remarks during a rural community engagement programme organised by the State’s Civic Engagement Office held in Ikola-Ijesa.
Oba Adeyemi, who commended the governor for minimizing illegal gold mining in the state, said with the current efforts to sanitise the mining sector, mining would soon be a good source of revenue for the state.
In his response, Governor Oyetola who was represented by his Special Adviser on Civic Engagement, Mr Oyintiloye Olatunbosun said that Osun State was blessed with large deposits of mineral resources, such as gold, lead, zinc, quartz, feldspar and several other precious metals.
The governor however assured that his administration was poised to invest more resources for the growth of the economy.
He also reiterated the commitment of his administration to partner with willing investors in the country with interest in responsible gold mining in the state.
Governor Oyetola also commended the licensed mining company operating in the state for maintaining cordial relationship with host communities.
Adenitan Akinola
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