The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the establishment of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) as part of government’s renewed efforts to combat illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey.
Delivering a sectoral update on Wednesday, July 23, Mr. Buah said NAIMOS will serve as the central command hub to coordinate the operations of the military, police, and other security agencies involved in the nationwide clampdown on illegal small-scale mining.
“To coordinate the efforts of the military, police, and other security agencies, the Ministry has established the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) as the operational nerve centre for Ghana’s fight against illegal small-scale mining,” he stated.
The Secretariat is expected to integrate security, environmental, and legal interventions under a unified framework to improve the efficiency and sustainability of operations aimed at protecting the country’s water bodies, forest reserves, and other natural resources.
Mr. Buah also revealed that NAIMOS is working with the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance (GRA–Customs Division), and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to monitor the importation of excavators and other earth-moving equipment.
“In collaboration with the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Finance (GRA–Customs Division), and the Ports and Harbours Authority, we have initiated proactive tracking of all imports of excavators and earth-moving equipment from the point of entry,” he added.
Source: AdomOnline
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