Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources for their inflexible commitment to combating illegal mining and safeguarding Ghana’s natural resources. During a working visit to the Ministry, she emphasized that the battle against environmental degradation transcends ecological concerns, directly impacting the survival and well-being of present and future generations The toughest assignment before this Ministry is to ensure that no child is born with deformities caused by chemicals—whether through contaminated drinking water or polluted air,” she stated, underscoring the human cost of inaction. Professor Opoku-Agyemang stressed that government’s resolve to protect public health and the environment remains uncompromising, with significant investments in coordinated enforcement and stakeholder engagement. She acknowledged progress in land reclamation and forest restoration, urging the Ministry to scale up efforts to reclaim ...
