Mining Firms Shortchanging Cross River Govt, Host Communities – CSO

A civil society organisation (CSO) under the aegis of Policy Alert has alleged that mining firms in Cross River State are shortchanging both the government and the host communities.
The group cited weak accountability and poor benefit-sharing formula as the main causes of the losses.
The claim was made yesterday during a community engagement in Mbobui, Akamkpa local government area of Cross River State.
The Town Hall Meeting, organised by “We the People” in partnership with Policy Alert, focused on “mining, livelihoods, environment and community participation.”
In his remarks consultant with Policy Alert, Mr. Mfon Gabriel, said that their 2021 investigation into activities of a ce...