Irresponsible mining: The land is not your own – Prof Mike Oquaye cautions

Former Speaker of Parliament, Professor Mike Oquaye, has cautioned stakeholders in Ghana's mining industry against irresponsible mining practices. He emphasized that the land being exploited does not belong to the current generation but has been entrusted to them for preservation for future generations. Professor Oquaye urged the mining sector to recognize their role as custodians of the land and ensure their activities do not harm the environment or deprive future generations of their inheritance.

"The land we inhabit and traverse often belongs to the living, the deceased, and those yet to come. Consequently, all managers at any given time should be aware that the land is not theirs; they are caretakers," he stated during the National Mining Dialogue event held at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra on August 18. Professor Oquaye highlighted the importance of balancing the benefits of mining with the responsibility to protect Ghana's natural resources, urging stakeholders to exercise greater care in the utilization of the country's land.