The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, has introduced the success of a joint anti-galamsey operation within the Amansie Central forests, the place Nationwide Safety, Police, and the Forestry Division labored collectively to reclaim land from unlawful miners.
In a Fb put up on Friday, March 7, the Minister revealed that a number of excavators have been seized throughout the operation. Some have been taken to the police station, whereas others had their management boards eliminated to forestall additional use.
Whereas the particular forest reserves affected weren’t talked about within the put up, the Minister said that the Forestry Division had been instructed to start instant land reclamation.
He proudly declared:
Efficiently, we’ve taken over two forest reserves! Kudos to the staff on the bottom!” emphasizing the federal government’s agency stance on unlawful mining.
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This operation is a part of ongoing efforts to forestall environmental harm and restore degraded lands. The Minister famous that related actions are being taken throughout the area to cease illegal mining in forests, rivers, and alongside roads.
In a associated difficulty, the Minister expressed concern over unlawful mining actions within the Odumasi neighborhood, the place mining has severely impacted native infrastructure.
He talked about that the city’s primary bridge was susceptible to collapsing attributable to underground mining and has been briefly closed for security. Plans for its reconstruction are at present underway.
Minister’s dedication to preventing Galamsey
The Minister additionally reiterated his dedication to preventing the unlawful menace, stating that he won’t again down.
We won’t relent on this struggle to guard our surroundings, water our bodies, and communities from the devastating results of unlawful mining. The time to behave is NOW!
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Reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to tackling illegal mining, the Minister warned that offenders would face the total penalties of the legislation.
