The National Communication Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagba, has shared his views on the party’s position on mining activities in Ghana. Apexnewsgh reports
In a recent interview, Ahiagba acknowledged that the issue of mining is a complex one, but emphasized that the government’s efforts to address it have not entirely failed.
According to Ahiagba, the government has made significant progress in regularizing small-scale mining through the community mining schemes, which have allowed Ghanaians to leverage the resource and work legally. However, he noted that some civil society organizations have raised concerns that the community mining schemes have become a cover for illegal mining activities.
Ahiagba emphasized that the government is working to streamline the mining sector and provide alternative avenues for those engaged in illegal mining. He pointed out that the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources has convened a national consultative meeting with stakeholders in the small-scale mining sector and has issued a directive banning all prospecting in areas that are prone to environmental degradation.
When asked about the party’s campaign to prosecute illegal miners, Ahiagba explained that the core message is to ensure that mining is done in a responsible and sustainable manner. He emphasized that the government is committed to finding a solution to the issue of illegal mining and is working to provide alternative livelihoods for those affected.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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