CSO Alleges Mining Firm Shortchanged Cross River Government, Host Communities

A Civil Society Organisation (CSO), Policy Alert, has alleged that mining operations in Cross River State have shortchanged both the state government and host communities, citing weak accountability mechanisms and poor benefit-sharing arrangements.
The allegation was made on Wednesday during a community engagement held in Mbobui, Akamkpa Local Government Area of the state.
The town hall meeting, organised by “We the People” in partnership with Policy Alert, focused on mining activities, livelihoods, environmental impacts, and community participation in extractive governance.
Speaking at the event, Policy Alert consultant, Mr. Mfon Gabriel, referenced a 2021 investigation into the op...