The Anambra State government has declared its intention to, henceforth, duly register legitimate metal scrap dealers in the State to further their legitimate business and contribution to the state’s economy.
The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu declared this is s statement issued to newsmen over the weekend, in which he also pronounced a state-wide ban and restrictions on the activities of the notorious folks who go from place to place, stealing valuables and committing different types of atrocities and illegalities under the guise of condemn iron dealers.
The Commissioner, who highlighted some of the atrocious activities banned scrap scavengers, however, explained that the government understands and has delineated the difference between these banned illegal Condemned Iron scavengers and the traders doing legitimate scrap metal business.
While noting that the government intends to henceforth duly register the scrap metal dealers so that they can continue their contribution to the economy of the state without hindrances; he further urged the properly constituted scrap metal dealers to go to the State Ministry of Environment for re-certification.