FCT, MCO partner to resolve mining conflicts

The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) says it is working with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to resolve conflicts between mining and land title claims. The Director-General of MCO, Mr Obadiah Nkom, disclosed this when an FCT delegation visited the organisation on Wednesday in Abuja.  The delegation was led by Mrs Chinyelu Obrike, Overseeing Director […]

The Nigerian Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) says it is working with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to resolve conflicts between mining and land title claims.

The Director-General of MCO, Mr Obadiah Nkom, disclosed this when an FCT delegation visited the organisation on Wednesday in Abuja.

 The delegation was led by Mrs Chinyelu Obrike, Overseeing Director of the FCT Department of Solid Minerals and Allied Matters.

 Nkom said the visit had created the synergy needed to ensure better management and administration of mineral resources within the Federal Capital Territory.

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 He stated that the collaboration aims to eliminate conflicts between mineral titles and land titles, making such disputes a thing of the past.

 According to him, the FCT will be able to streamline its operations and maintain clarity on land use and mineral exploration boundaries.

 Earlier, Mrs Chinyelu Obrike, said the visit aimed at seeking the MCO’s support in executing her department’s responsibilities effectively.