President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to combating illegal mining activities in Ghana, promising that the government will not relent in its efforts.
Speaking at the 2025 GJA/KGL National Awards held at the Manhyia Palace on Saturday, November 8, President Mahama said the government is spearheading a programme to restore mined and degraded lands while creating employment for youth in affected communities.
“We’re restoring degraded lands while creating thousands of jobs for young people in affected communities. I have asked the Minister of Finance to increase the budget allocation so that we can recruit more youth into forest tree planting and the Blue Water Guard to safeguard our water bodies,” he stated.
President Mahama added that the recruited youth would receive a monthly stipend of GH₵1,500.
“These youth are to be recruited from affected communities, and they will receive a monthly stipend of GHC1,500. I wish to commend journalists who persist in exposing environmental crime at great personal risk. Your bravery is noted, and it’s patriotic. I wish to assure you, as the President, that I will never give up the fight,” he emphasised.
The initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to address the environmental and social impacts of illegal mining while promoting sustainable livelihoods in mining-affected areas.
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