The Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced a GH¢150 million allocation in the 2026 fiscal year to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to strengthen the fight against illegal mining and forest degradation.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation,” Dr. Forson said the investment underscores government’s renewed commitment to safeguarding Ghana’s natural environment and restoring degraded ecosystems.
“An amount of GH¢150 million has been allocated to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) for their activities against illegal mining and forest degradation,” he announced.
He explained that the funds will boost enforcement, intelligence gathering, and monitoring operations led by NAIMOS as part of nationwide efforts to combat illegal mining—commonly known as galamsey—which continues to damage water bodies, forest reserves, and agricultural lands.
