Defence Minister-designate, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has called for a more strategic approach to tackle galamsey, the term for illegal mining in Ghana.
Speaking during his vetting by the Appointments Committee on Tuesday, January 28, Dr. Boamah noted that addressing illegal mining in Ghana should not solely focus on the use of military intervention in addressing the issue.
The ministerial nominee believes that the canker needs a coordinated strategy to combat it.
“We need to fight galamsey as a comprehensive thing and bring in the military in addition to modern technology to help them deal with it.
“The fight against galamsey should not be viewed purely through the lens of soldiers going to fight it,” Dr. Boamah stated.
He argued that illegal mining is a complex challenge while suggesting that government could provide alternative livelihood initiative programmes as part of solutions to the galamsey menace.
“We need to engage the people and inform them of the other livelihood programmes and their benefits,” he stated.
He added that a combination of strategic military engagement and contemporary technologies would bolster efforts to counter the illicit activities.
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