Nasarawa State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Barrister Isaac Danladi, has assured the Igwo mining community in Agwada Development Area of the government’s commitment to addressing their grievances.
Speaking during a meeting at his office on Wednesday, Danladi emphasized that the concerns raised by community representatives had been acknowledged and that concrete steps were being taken to resolve disputes between mining companies and local residents.
Since its creation in 1996 from Plateau State, Nasarawa has been recognized as the "Home of Solid Minerals" due to its abundant mineral resources. Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration has actively promoted investments in the sector, aiming to transform the state into an industrial hub. However, increased investor activities have intensified competition over mining sites, leading to conflicts.
Representatives from Igwo village, alongside Agbadu, Agaza, and Ekgboka communities, accused Black-stone company of engaging in illegal mining and using security operatives to intimidate residents. They called on the government to intervene and safeguard their land rights.
Commissioner Danladi assured the delegation that his office was reviewing the relevant mining documents and pledged to escalate their concerns to Governor Sule.
He also announced plans to visit affected mining sites in the coming weeks to assess the situation firsthand and ensure proper regulatory oversight.
