NAIMOS vows decisive action over reported Atewa Forest illegal mining
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) says it is taking urgent steps to address reports of illegal mining and encroachment within the Atewa Range Forest Reserve. The Secretariat said it had taken note of recent media reports concerning alleged illegal mining activities in the reserve, as well as concerns raised by A Rocha Ghana […]
The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has vowed swift action against reports of illegal mining within the Atewa Range Forest Reserve. The Secretariat expressed concern upon receiving media reports and feedback from A Rocha Ghana and other civil society organizations during a press conference on September 14, 2026.
Speaking on September 15, NAIMOS Spokesperson Paa Kwesi Schandorf emphasized the urgency of protecting Ghana's forest reserves, water sources, and ecologically sensitive areas. The Secretariat confirmed that reconnaissance operations had already been carried out within the reserve and that it was working closely with security and state agencies to implement decisive measures.
The next phase of the operation would be based on verified intelligence and additional operational assessments to ensure optimal outcomes. NAIMOS pledged to address concerns regarding the Atewa Range Forest Reserve and reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding the nation's natural resources and preventing illegal mining from endangering crucial forest reserves, water bodies, and communities reliant on them.
The Secretariat acknowledged the vigilance of civil society organizations, traditional authorities, local communities, and citizens, encouraging them to continue supplying reliable information to bolster the nationwide fight against illegal mining.
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