Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has banned illegal mining of coal in the state with immediate effect.
Mbah issued the order after encountering illegal mining activities while he was inspecting water pipelines in the state.
Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, announcing the ban order, warned that there will be dire consequences for any illegal miner that flouts government’s directive.
Onyia in the statement said, “Following the directive by His Excellency, the Governor of Enugu State, on the report of the discovery of mineral resources in some communities in Enugu State; and the illegal mining of such mineral resources in those communities without the authorization/consent of the State Government, I hereby direct that all illegal mining activities in Enugu State should stop with immediate effect.”
According to report, “Mbah while inspecting water pipelines recently met an illegal coal mining site”, Head of his media team.
