Deputy Minister for Education, Professor Kingsley Nyarko, has urged Organised Labour to reconsider its planned nationwide strike over concerns about illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey.
Addressing attendees at the Ghana Teacher Prize event in Kumasi on Thursday, October 3, Prof. Nyarko emphasised that industrial action may not be the most effective way to address the issue.
Instead, he called for more dialogue among all stakeholders.
His appeal comes in response to Organised Labour’s announced strike, set for October 10, aimed at pressing the government to declare a state of emergency due to the devastating effects of galamsey.
Prof. Nyarko, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Kwadaso, underscored the importance of a collaborative approach to tackling the problem.
“Strikes and demonstrations are not necessarily the answer to addressing issues or meeting demands. Dialogue is a better path forward, as both the government and citizens are concerned about galamsey activities. The government has already implemented measures to address this challenge,” he said.
He further stressed that collective efforts from civil society, traditional leaders, the media, and other key actors are essential in the fight against illegal mining.
“I appeal to Organised Labour to reconsider the strike, as it may lead to a drop in productivity and negatively impact national revenue. Instead, continuous engagement with the authorities will help us find a productive and lasting solution to this problem,” Prof. Nyarko stated.
Source: Adomonline
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