The Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) Anambra state chapter, has 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.
The NUMW which is an affiliate of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) also commended the Governor Chukwuma Soludo for reviewing the suspension of every mining activities in the state.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that the chairman of NUMW Anambra Chapter
Comrade Kelvin Onyah said the warning has 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.
Onyah gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Awka the state capital.
“Comrade Onyah Kelvin Chimbuzor and all the entire executive of Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) appreciate Soludo for reviewing the suspension of every mining activities in the state.
” We appreciate him for honoring our appeal within a short period time, and we say thank you for your good governance,” the statement said.
He warned all the members of Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) 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.
The body further warned that anyone who fails to provide mining certificate would be regarded as an illegal miner.
ANN recall that the State Governor Soludo had few months ago suspected all mining activities across the state following complaints of sharp practices by some of the operators.
