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Mr. Sando Wayne, the former manager for communities and government relations at the Bea Mountain Mining Company (BMMC) in Kinjor, Grand Cape Mount County, has come forward to refute reports linking him to undermining the company’s operations through protests. He characterized his critics as hungry, jobless individuals seeking financial support from the company to perpetuate their propaganda.
In an exclusive interview with the Afric Daily Newspaper, Wayne stated that the actions of the aggrieved Cape Mountaineans and BMMC workforce, calling for his reinstatement as country manager, stem from his successful tenure at the facility. “This is not my doing. Perhaps the protesters are requesting my return because of the numerous projects, including the construction of 322 housing units, initiated during my tenure,” he asserted.
Proud of his accomplishments, Wayne emphasized his track record as a beacon of hope, endorsed by various entities, including the World Bank, the administration of Amos Sayer, and the office of former and current Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai.
However, Wayne accused the company of violating the Mineral Development Agreement, emphasizing the need for transparency within BMMC operations. He regarded the ongoing protests as a rightful avenue to address community and worker grievances.
Underlining his advocacy’s objectives, Wayne stressed the importance of increasing tax revenue to the government, promoting local procurement, and prioritizing Liberian nationals for managerial positions over foreign hires. He criticized BMMC’s failure to fulfill its commitment to build mining towns and equip health centers, leading to health hazards in affected communities.
Conclusively, Wayne warned of the risks faced by BMMC workers due to the commencement of underground mining operations without adequate life insurance coverage.
In shedding light on the situation, Wayne’s testimony provides insights into the challenges facing both the company and the communities it operates in, highlighting the urgent need for dialogue and resolution.
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