Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has lauded the Ghana Gold Board for what he described as impressive strides in the fight against gold smuggling, highlighting the agency’s performance in the first half of the year.
In a social media post, Dr. Forson said the Board’s recent operations mark a positive shift in Ghana’s efforts to safeguard its mineral wealth.
“As the sector Minister, I make a solemn pledge to support the Ghana Gold Board,” he declared.
The Minister’s endorsement comes amid heightened government efforts to combat illegal gold exports and protect national revenues.
He also announced the formation of a special task force to track and intercept smugglers.
“Things can only get better with the inauguration of this task force to go after the smugglers,” he stated.
Dr. Forson emphasised that sustained political will and operational vigilance are essential to dismantling gold smuggling syndicates.
“Defeating the gold smuggling syndicate will place our country firmly in control of our gold resources and ensure that Ghana benefits fully,” he concluded.
Source: Ernest Arhinful
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