Ekid People’s Union accuses ministry of lands of aiding illegal mining by Chinese company

A socio-cultural organization, Ekid People’s Union (EPU) has accused Akwa Ibom state Ministry of Lands and Water Resources of aiding a Chinese company-Ruitai Mining Limited to illegally mine ilmenite on their  land; located within the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. The union described the action as affront on the people of Eket and expressed displeasure against … Continue reading Ekid People’s Union accuses ministry of lands of aiding illegal mining by Chinese company