Anambra Govt Bans Sand Excavation

Anambra State gov
ernment, has banned excavation of sand from erosion-prone sites throughout the state,saying it is an offence and threat to lives and property of residents in the state.
The state governor, Chief Willie Obiano, who stated thisduring his visit to Nanka erosion sites in Orumba North Local Government Area of the state, warned that he would visit the long arm of the law on anyone caught excavating sand in any of the erosion-prone sites.
He said that whoever was caught excavating sand from the erosion-prone sites, no matter how highly placed in the society, would be made to face wrath of the law, even as he tasked the residents in the erosion- prone areas, to keep vigil on the sites, so as to assit the government trap offenders.
Responding, the Local Government Chairman of Orumba North Local Government Council, Chief Okey Enekwe, assured Governor Obiano that his directives on sand excavation on erosion-prone sites in the local government,would be strictly adhered to.
He, therefore, warned those  excavating sand at the erosion sites to desist from the act or face the wrath of the law, adding that monitoring groups had been positioned in the erosion sites, to keep watch on the areas.

Managing Director, Peace Mass Transit (PMT) Company, Mr Samuel Onyishi (middle), speaking during training for PMT drivers in Enugu last Tuesday. With him are, training officer , Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Enugu Sector, Mrs Josephine Oranegbo (right) and representative of FRSC Sector Commander, Enugu State, Mrs Rose Anosike. Photo: NAN