The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to promoting safety mining practices in the state and ensures the well-being of workers in the mining sector.
The General Manager, Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency, Alhaji Saad Ayuba Dan-Musa made the commitment during the agency’s visit to China Kaidi Quarry site, along Eiyenkorin-Ogbomoso road, Ilorin.
The General Manager, who said the visit to the quarry site, was aimed at assessing its compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational efficiency, disclosed that the inspection visit was in response to the growing concerns regarding the safety of workers, and environmental impact of quarrying activities in the area, especially the impact from blasting in the neighbourhood.
As reported by our correspondent Olarotimi Oshin, the General Manager directed the company to stop further blasting until the agency completes its assessment, while the company was given 72-hours to respond to the agency’s query, noting that the blasting might destroy the bridge and part of the Express road.
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