The Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North, Worlase Kpeli has proposed the adoption of a multifaceted approach in dealing with the menace of illegal mining in the country which attracts the youth due to unemployment and a lack of opportunities.
“The issue of galamsey in Ghana is a complex one, and it’s clear that we need a unified approach to address it”, he said.
The lawmaker who is a legal practitioner made the proposal on the floor of Parliament in a contribution to a statement by the Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah regarding the state of Ghana’s forest reserves and water bodies.
According to him, it is crucial for everyone recognize the root causes of this problem and work together to provide alternative livelihoods for these young people.
Advancing further that,”By doing so, we can begin to withdraw them from these sites and ultimately stop the destructive practices of galamsey”.
In addition to the earlier approach,he outlined some key strategies to combat galamsey in Ghana which includes offering training and job opportunities in sectors like agriculture, sports, and environmental conservation.
He also called for collective in strengthening Law Enforcement to ensure that those involved in galamsey are held accountable and face the full force of the law.
He suggested that government needs to start from raising awareness and massive education within communities picking one as a pilot about the dangers of galamsey and the importance of environmental conservation.
By working together and implementing these strategies, he said we can make a significant impact in the fight against galamsey and create a more sustainable future for Ghana.
