Fight Against Galamsey Akufo Addo Sets 5 Member Ministerial Ad Hoc Committee To Access Situation

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has formed a five-member ministerial ad-hoc committee to evaluate the government's ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, also known as "galamsey."

The committee has been given the responsibility of reviewing the effectiveness of the measures implemented to address the environmental damage caused by illegal mining across the country.

Comprising senior government officials, the committee will evaluate the current tactics and policies aimed at halting galamsey activities and recommend any essential reforms to strengthen the government’s efforts.

Additionally, they will examine the obstacles faced by law enforcement agencies and local authorities in their fight against illegal mining.

Leading the committee is National Security Minister Albert Kan-Dapaah, joined by Lands and Natural Resources Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor, Defense Minister Dominic Nitiwul, Employment Minister Ignatius Baffour Awuah, and Information Minister Fatima Abubakar as members.

This assessment is a key part of the government's ongoing commitment to protecting the environment and curbing illegal mining, with the committee expected to provide insights that will shape future initiatives.King Edward Ambrose Washman/