GoldBod budgets for 10 speedboats to support NAIMOS anti-galamsey operations – Sammy Gyamfi
By Ashiadey Dotse The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), Sammy Gyamfi, says the Board has budgeted for 10 speedboats to support NAIMOS operations against illegal mining on Ghana’s water bodies. Speaking during a conversation on X on Sunday, August 9, 2026, Mr Gyamfi said the acquisition of the speedboats forms part […]
Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi has revealed that the organization has allocated budget for 10 speedboats to assist the National Inter-Ministerial Committee on Illegal Mining (NAIMOS) in their fight against illegal mining activities in Ghana's water bodies. Speaking on X on August 9, 2026, Gyamfi stated that the speedboats are part of GoldBod's broader support for the anti-galamsey operations.
The 10 speedboats have already been ordered and are currently being manufactured to aid NAIMOS in protecting the affected water bodies. Additionally, GoldBod has previously contributed GH¢5 million and five pickup vehicles to bolster NAIMOS's enforcement efforts. Gyamfi emphasized the importance of this support, as illegal mining continues to endanger Ghana's water bodies and environment.
Furthermore, GoldBod has announced plans to support the reclamation of three forest reserves devastated by illegal mining activities in 2027. Two of these reserves, Tano Nimri and Apaprama, are already being targeted for restoration efforts. Gyamfi clarified that GoldBod is not responsible for the destruction of the forest reserves but is stepping in to aid in their restoration, aligning with the President's commitment to addressing the issue.
He emphasized that GoldBod's involvement in the reclamation process is a part of the company's broader efforts to tackle the environmental impact of illegal mining while promoting responsible small-scale mining practices.
Gyamfi appealed to Ghanaians to grant GoldBod more time to implement its measures, stating that solving the environmental crisis and the illegal mining problem cannot be achieved overnight. He stressed that a multi-faceted approach involving enforcement, reclamation, formalization, and traceability will be necessary to protect Ghana's environment while maintaining the country's gold industry.
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