In a bid to tackle illegal coal mining and promote responsible exploitation of mineral resources, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) mining marshals have entered into a strategic partnership with the Ankpa Traditional Council to ensure that mining activities in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State are conducted within the ambit of the law.
The resolution was reached during a courtesy visit by John Onoja, commander, NSCDC Mining Marshals, assistant commandant, Corps (ACC), at the palace of Abubakar Yakubu Ahmed, the Ejeh of Ankpa and chairman, Ankpa Traditional Council.
Speaking during the visit, Onoja conveyed the goodwill of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, urging the people of Ankpa to embrace legitimate mining by partnering only with duly licensed mining companies.
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