Government Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Illegal Mining, Engages Labour Leaders
Information Minister Fatimatu Abubakar has reiterated the government's dedication to working with all stakeholders to address Ghana's illegal mining crisis, also known as galamsey. In a statement issued on Friday, October 4, following a private meeting between President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and leaders of Organised Labour, she emphasized that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government is focused on protecting the environment while promoting sustainable mining practices. The meeting came in response to Organised Labour's declaration of an indefinite strike, set to begin on October 10, after the government's failure to meet their demands for a total ban on all...
