AGUIYI ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO TRANS NKISI MINING SITE OVER ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.
Aguiyi Orders Investigation into Trans Nkisi Mining Site Over Environmental Compliance By Amaka Isikala The Anambra State Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Clem Aguiyi, has ordered an investigation into the environmental compliance status of a mining site at Trans Nkisi, Onitsha, following concerns over extensive land degradation and its possible contribution to the growing gully erosion threatening the community. The directive followed an inspection visit to the site on August 1, during which the commissioner was accompanied by leaders of the Trans Nkisi community. The visit formed part of the ministry's ongoing assessment of environmentally sensitive locations across the state in line with Governor Chukwuma Soludo's Fifth Pillar of Development, Environment and Urban Regeneration. During the inspection, Dr. Aguiyi observed a major gully erosion site close to the mining area, noting that a natural water channel had been obstructed by nearby structures, forcing stormwater to fl...
Yesterday,the 8th Senate,passed the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill {SB.173 and 183} for its third and final reading.Although the Corps have been operational for some time,the passage of this Bill has helped to create a legal framework that will institutionalize the Peace Corps.This Bill will also empower more young people and will contribute to bringing down Nigeria's unemployment rate.It is my hope that once this Bill is signed into law by Mr President,we can work on harmonizing the work of the Peace Corps with that of other security agencies.This is important because it will allow for a more coordinated and efficient response to the pervasive issues of insurgency,kidnapping and other crimes that are confronting Nigeria.
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