Speaking on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the National Validation and Dialogue Workshops on the Safety and Security Ecosystem of Illegal Mining, he described the gathering as a “pivotal moment” in shaping a more effective national response. These discussions, he said, provided a clearer picture of how illegal mining is affecting everyday lives and exposed the gaps in the current system. “What has emerged clearly is that illegal mining can no longer be addressed through isolated enforcement actions or sector-specific responses,” he said. He highlighted the role of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) as key to building a coordinated and nationally-driven response. Brigadier General Ayorrogo further called for stronger collaboration across government institutions, security agencies, local authorities, and development partners to turn the recommendations into real action.

Source: GhanaWeb March 25, 2026 16:14 UTC