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A ministerial ad-hoc committee of five members has been constituted by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to assess the government’s continuous efforts to tackle illicit mining, popularly referred to as “galamsey.”
The committee has been tasked with evaluating the success of the policies put in place to combat the harm that unlawful mining does to the nation’s environment.
The group, which is made up of senior government officials, will evaluate the tactics and regulations in place to stop galamsey operations and suggest any changes that could be made to bolster government efforts.
They will also look at the difficulties local governments and law enforcement organizations have in combating illicit mining.
Ministers Albert Kan-Dapaah of national security, Samuel Abu Jinapor of natural resources, Dominic Nitiwul of defense, Ignatius Baffour Awuah of employment, and Fatima Abubakar of information are in charge of the committee.
The committee’s report is anticipated to offer insights that will influence future efforts. This evaluation is a crucial component of the government’s continuous commitment to preserving the environment and stopping illicit mining.
The government recently established a committee to address illicit mining. Former Environment and Science Minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong Boateng led an interministerial task force against illicit mining, however the group came to an abrupt the end that required him to step down as the committee’s chair.
The public’s growing pressure to the government to act has resulted in this current attempt, as damage to rivers and forest reserves has raised health concerns and the possibility of an impending water crisis.
Read the full statement from the Information Ministry below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
