Ghana: Erosion of Values Fuelling Galamsey, Sanitation Crisis - Chief of Staff
[Ghanaian Times] The Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has attributed Ghana's growing sanitation challenges and the persistent menace of illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, partly to the gradual erosion of the country's traditional heritage and values.
Ghana's Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, has pointed to the erosion of traditional Ghanaian values as a factor contributing to the nation's sanitation issues and the ongoing illegal mining crisis, or galamsey. He explained that as Ghanaians have moved away from traditional practices that emphasized communal responsibility and respect for the environment, they have faced growing sanitation problems and environmental degradation.
The Clean Conference in Accra, held on the theme "Assessing Ghana's Progress Towards the UN SDGs," aimed to evaluate the country's advancement in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Debrah urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to rediscover their cultural heritage and learn from traditional practices that fostered environmental stewardship and social responsibility.
The Ga Mantse, Nii Teiko Tsuru II, echoed Debrah's sentiments, stressing the need for Ghana to return to cultural norms that promoted cleanliness and respect for communal spaces. He called on traditional leaders to bolster community awareness and environmental protection efforts. The German Ambassador to Ghana, Frederik Landshoft, emphasized that Ghana's natural resources belong to both present and future generations and called for increased collaboration among government, traditional authorities, and civil society to safeguard the environment.
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