Deputy Lands Minister Urges Western Region Communities to Join Fight Against Illegal Mining.
The Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, during a visit to the Western Region, has called on local communities to take an active stand against illegal mining (popularly known as "galamsey"). The minister emphasized that fighting galamsey requires collective effort, not only from government agencies but also from traditional leaders, local residents, and civil society. The government has been ramping up efforts, including military operations, to curtail the environmental damage caused by illegal mining, which has affected water bodies and farmlands across the region.The minister encouraged communities to report illegal activities, support sustainable mining practices, and protect their lands and resources for future generations. He highlighted that illegal mining poses long-term environmental risks and disrupts livelihoods in affected regions.
