Beneficiaries of the Libata-Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship have appealed to the federal government, through the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dele Alake, for resumption of operation at the disputed site in favour their benefactor, Libata-Ward, is in Ngaski local government area of Kebbi state.
In a letter titled: “Support for Three Crown Mines and Appeal for Smooth Resumption of Operation,” signed by the executive members of the Libata Students Association (LISA) led by the Chairman, Muhammad Suleiman Libata, they said: “We, the undersigned beneficiaries of the Libata Kwanga Three Crown Scholarship beneficiaries, respectfully write to reaffirm our unwavering support for Three Crown Mines Ltd.”
The letter read partly, “The company that has, through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, sponsored fifty (50) students across Libata and Kwanga Ward to pursue degree and diploma programmes in various universities and polytechnics in Nigeria.
“This landmark intervention has opened doors of opportunity to young people who otherwise may never have accessed higher education, thereby transformed individual lives and advanced the socio-economic development of our community.
“We wish to place on record that Three Crown Mines Ltd. are the lawful and recognised owners of the mining site located in Libata, having obtained the requisite approvals and operating in compliance with the extant laws and regulations governing mining in the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Parts of their prayers are that the federal government should uphold the lawful rights of Three Crown Mines Limited as the rightful owners and operators of the Libata mining site.
“Provide a peaceful and enabling environment for Three Crown Mines to continue their lawful operations and their invaluable corporate social responsibility programmes, such as the sponsorship of 50 students in Libata/Kwanga Ward.”