Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, is courting the cooperation of the Regional Minister-designate to combat the threat of illicit small-scale mining.
Mr. Jinapor claims that Regional Ministers, as the President’s agents in the regions, have a crucial role to play in the war, which is why he is collaborating with them.
Mr. Jinapor during a meeting with all 16 Regional Ministers designate in Accra expressed hope about winning the battle against illegal small scale mining if Regional Ministers play an active role.
“The real problem has to do with the illegal small scale mining which all of us are very much aware tends to degraded the environment.”
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“I think the regional ministers should take the controlling lead to be our arrowheads,” the new minister stressed.
After his vetting for his new portfolio, Mr. Jinapor has been outspoken about his contribution to fighting illegal mining.
The Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners pledged their solidarity and encouraged him to remain steadfast in his fight against illegal mining.
Despite the difficulties, Mr. Jinapor has ensured that President Akufo-Addo is committed to fighting illicit mining.
“I agree that you will often have people in your own party and chiefs trying to frustrate the [fight against illegal mining] but I want to give a firm assurance that if I get the approval of Parliament, I’m moving in there with all humility and modesty to apply the law without few or favour,” the minister said during his vetting.
Source: ATLFMNEWSROOM
