The Japanese Regional Minister, Mrs Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has made a passionate enchantment to traditional authorities within the area to affix arms with the federal government within the battle in opposition to unlawful mining, generally often called “galamsey.”
Talking at a basic assembly of the Japanese Regional Home of Chiefs in Koforidua on Tuesday, the Minister described the unchecked destruction of lands via unlawful mining as a serious risk to the area’s environment, growth, and future.
“Our lands are our heritage, our livelihoods and our future,” she mentioned, reminding chiefs that they maintain a sacred accountability as custodians of the land.
“In recent times, we have now witnessed the rampant degradation and destruction of our lands with out recourse to the regulations that govern using land on this nation,” she mentioned.
The Minister emphasised that regardless of the Sustainable Development Objectives’ give attention to environmental safety, the area continues to battle with the results of unlawful mining.
She harassed that collective motion, particularly the involvement of conventional leaders, was important in reversing the development.
“I’ll proceed to make a humble enchantment to Nananom to affix the Japanese Regional Co-ordinating Council to battle this menace and guarantee a clear and sustainable surroundings for the nice individuals of the area,” she urged.
Highlighting the imaginative and prescient of a peaceable and progressive Japanese Area, the Minister underscored the significance of collaboration between authorities and conventional authorities to handle points similar to land degradation, disputes, and encroachment.
She additional known as for strict adherence to the Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), and inspired chiefs to guide efforts in selling sustainable land use, clear land administration, and neighborhood engagement.
“My doorways stay open to you and I welcome your views on how greatest we will collectively transfer the area ahead,” she acknowledged and rallied the Home to unite in safeguarding the area’s land and future.
Responding to the Minister’s name, the President of the Eastern Regional Home of Chiefs, Nene Sakite, pledged the Home’s assist to find sustainable options to land mismanagement and unlawful mining.
“Land is the bedrock of any society, the inspiration on which our communities are constructed,” he acknowledged.
“As custodians, chiefs play a pivotal position in guaranteeing that land is managed sustainably, equitably, and in the most effective curiosity of all,” he added.
Nene Sakite revealed that the Home of Chiefs had organised a workshop in collaboration with the Lands Fee to coach conventional leaders on land legal guidelines and promote moral land administration practices.
“We see this as an opportunity to share experiences, elevate issues, and suggest sensible options to enhance land governance. With collective effort, we will construct a land administration system that’s truthful, environment friendly, and useful to all,” he indicated
