EFCC to bring licensed operators into illegal oil, mineral facilities uncovered in Ogere

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced plans to seek court approval to bring licensed operators into industrial facilities uncovered during a raid on alleged illegal petroleum refining and solid mineral processing activities in Ogere, Ogun State. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede stated that the commission intends to work with relevant regulatory agencies to identify qualified professionals and legitimate businesses that could operate the facilities, rather than destroy the infrastructure or allow workers to lose their jobs.

The proposed arrangement, which will only proceed after the commission obtains the necessary court orders, aims to preserve the assets and redirect their activities towards legitimate economic use, thus protecting Nigerians employed at the facilities while ensuring that any future operations are conducted by qualified and properly licensed businesses.

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