President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated his commitment to bringing an end to illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as ‘galamsey’ in the country.
In response to a press release issued by organised labour on 7 October 2024, calling for an immediate halt to illegal mining (“galamsey”) in and around water bodies and forest reserves, Akufo-Addo said his government has reintroduced measures to fight the menace.
In a demonstration of the government’s commitment to tackling the issue, President Akufo-Addo, through the relevant sector ministers, invited the leadership of organised labour to a meeting held on Tuesday, 8 October 2024, at the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations.
Outlining measures to address their concerns Akufo-Addo highlighted, “Deployment of Additional Military Personnel: The President has directed the Minister for Defence to deploy additional military forces to intensify the ongoing “Operation Halt”, which aims to curb illegal mining activities. The operation will be bolstered by the deployment of naval boats on polluted river bodies to ensure the immediate cessation of all mining activities, legal or illegal, in and around these water bodies.Â
“Suspension of Mining in Forest Reserves: The President has instructed the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, along with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), to suspend the enforcement of the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2023 (L.I. 2462), with immediate effect,” the statement continued.
The president, in his statement, noted that he remains determined to end illegal mining, and calls on all citizens, political leaders and stakeholders to unite in this critical national effort.
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