From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka
Chairman of Nigeria Union of Mine Workers, NUMW, Anambra state Council, Kelvin Onyah has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for approving minning activities in the State.
Onyah also warned illegal miners disrupting the programme of the state government to steer clear of all approved mining sites or be ready to face the wrath of the law.
He said the warning had become necessary to keep illegal miners away from any form of incursions into approved mining sites by the state government and for guaranteed safety of environment.
“All the entire executive of Nigeria Union of Mine Workers, Anambra state, hereby appreciate Governor Chukwuma Soludo for reviewing the suspension of every mining activities in the state.
He warned all the members of Nigeria Union of Mine Workers not to engage in illegal mining, adding that before anyone can engage his or her self in mining field, that person must get registered and secure a mining certificate.
Onyah explained that the state Governor has commenced issuance of operational licenses to duly recognized operators to ensure peace and orderliness at all the approved sites.