NAIMOS, Amenfi West MP agree to strengthen collaboration against illegal mining

Colonel K. S. Appiah, the Director of Operations for the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS), met with Hon. Dr Eric Afful, the Member of Parliament for Amenfi West, on October 31 to discuss strengthening collaboration against illegal mining. During the meeting, Appiah briefed Afful about NAIMOS's ongoing operations in Amenfi West, particularly targeting illegal mining activities along the Ankobra River and surrounding areas.

The Director emphasized NAIMOS's shift towards a sustained clear, stabilize, monitor, and handover approach, backed by enhanced riverine operations with the Ghana Navy. Afful commended the engagement and underscored the importance of creating lawful mining opportunities for those dependent on the sector. He also pledged support for legislative and advocacy efforts to promote responsible mining and strengthen accountability.

Both parties agreed on the necessity of depoliticizing the fight against illegal mining and the importance of engaging traditional leaders and community representatives in public education and reporting mechanisms.

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