The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Upper Denkyira West in the Central Region, Hon. Isaac Nsiah, has taken decisive action to address the issue of galamsey (illegal small-scale mining) in the Diaso township.
Following a series of awareness-raising posts, the DCE ordered the immediate cessation of galamsey activities in the area and initiated a restoration project.
Galamsey has been a significant environmental concern in Ghana, with many operators disregarding regulations and causing harm to the environment.
In the Diaso township, galamsey activities had been ongoing, despite claims that the operators were engaged in desilting.
However, the DCE discovered that the galamseyers were taking advantage of this claim to engage in illegal mining activities.
Hon. Isaac Nsiah has demonstrated his commitment to addressing the issue of galamsey in the area. Upon assuming office, he was informed that the galamseyers were engaged in desilting activities.
However, upon closer inspection, he realized that the operators were using this as a cover for illegal mining.
The DCE promptly ordered the cessation of galamsey activities and initiated a restoration project.
The restoration project is being supervised by the District engineers and security agencies in the area.
This project aims to restore the environment to its natural state and mitigate the damage caused by the galamsey activities.
The DCE’s swift action has been welcomed by the community, and the restoration project is seen as a positive step towards protecting the environment.
The cessation of galamsey activities in the Diaso township is a significant step towards environmental restoration.
The DCE’s commitment to addressing this issue demonstrates his dedication to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development in the area. The success of the restoration project will depend on the continued support of the community and the effective implementation of the project. With the DCE’s leadership, it is hoped that the environment will be restored, and the community will benefit from sustainable development initiatives.
Source:Ayisah Foster||Punch newspaper
