*Photo: President of Miners Association of Nigeria, Chief Dele Ayanleke*
The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has asked its affected
members to submit position papers to the House of Representative Committee on Solid Minerals regarding the revocations of over 4,000 Mining Licenses from 2023 to date.
MAN made the call in a statement by its President, Chief Dele Ayankeke, sequel to a letter from the House of Representative.
Rt. Hon (ESV) Gaza Jonathan
Gbefwi, Chairman of the House Committee on Solid Minerals, had in a letter, dated 13th January, 2026, addressed to the MAN President asked for the position papers.
In the letter titled
REQUEST FOR ASSOCIATION’S POSITION AND COMPANY-BY-COMPANY DETAILS OF REVOKED MINERAL TITLES, Hon Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi stated that:
”Pursuant to Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and sequel to the House of Representative Resolution mandating the above Committee of the House on Thursday 4th, December, 2025 to investigate a Motion on Revocation of over 4,000 Mining Licenses from 2023 to Date. (HR.139/12/2025).
”In light of the foregoing, we kindly request you furnish us with the following documents and information;
The official position of the Miners Association of Nigeria on the revocation of mineral titles.
”A company-by-company list of all mineral licences held by members of the Association that have been revoked, clearly stating the type of licence, mineral commodity, location, and date of revocation, where applicable.
”Any observations, representations, or concerns the Association may wish to formally place on record regarding the revocations.
Furthermore, we kindly request that the Association inform all affected members to make individual written submissions to the Office of the Chairman in Suite 3.84, House of Representatives Wing, National Assembly Complex, on or before Thursday 22nd January, 2026 providing relevant details and supporting documentation relating to their respective licences.
For further information, contact the Committee Clerk on 08036185597.”
Ayanleke, while calling on the affected members of MAN to act said “Above is for the attention and immediate response of all our members affected by the subject-matter therein.
“Kindly comply accordingly and copy the National Secretariat of the Association on/before Monday, 19th January, 2026.”
