We’re Committed to Engaging Stakeholders for Sustainable Mining- Govt
The government of Ghana says it rather intends to use dialogue in the quest to realise sustainable mining activities by miners in an environmentally friendly manner.
“Government is committed to engaging all stakeholders in pursuit of sustainable mining and environmental protection.”
This was conveyed in a press statement by the Minister for Information, Hon Fatimatu Abubakar and comes a day after President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo engaged organized labour over their demand for drastic measures against galamsey.
“The President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, held a meeting with Organised Labour, yesterday, 3rd October 2024, at the Jubilee House to discuss issues pertaining to illegal small-scale mining.”
It also appreciated Organized Labour’s decision to honour the invitation.
Though the outcome of the meeting was not relayed, reports suggest that the President pleaded with the group to buy him some time to deal with the menace.
Organised Labour earlier this week announced a strike action on October 10 after the government defied their ultimatum to declare a state of emergency; revoke LI 2462 that mandates the mining in forest reserves; remove seized machinery from forest reserves; establish special courts to try those engaging in illegal mining; give the police and the military a free hand to operate; and compel political parties vying in the general election to make a commitment to the fight against galamsey.
Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini
