The government is intensifying its efforts to protect the nation’s environment.
Minister for Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has revealed that the government is renewing its commitment to combat the destructive activities that have increasingly threatened the country’s water bodies and agricultural lands.
This initiative comes in the wake of rising public concern over the devastating impacts of galamsey, prompting the administration to take decisive action.
As part of this crackdown, the government has deployed 200 military personnel to enforce a new operation dubbed “Operation Halt.”
This strategic move seeks to patrol vulnerable areas and eliminate illegal mining activities.
The military personnel have been empowered to act swiftly against anyone attempting to resume galamsey operations, stressing the government’s resolve to safeguard Ghana’s precious natural resources and preserve the integrity of its water bodies and forests.
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, has reiterated the government’s dedication to eradicating illegal mining as part of a broader environmental protection initiative.
However, the situation remains tense as organized labour has threatened a nationwide strike if their demands regarding galamsey are not addressed. Labour leaders are calling for the repeal of LI 2462, which permits mining in forest reserves, and a temporary ban on small-scale mining.
