Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, has paid a condolence visit to the family of 14-year-old Sampson Seku, who drowned in a galamsey pit at Boadua in the Denkyembour District.
Sampson, a form one student at Boadua Roman Catholic Junior High School, left home on Thursday, March 6, 2025, to play with friends when the accident occurred.
Accompanied by the District Security Council (DISEC), the minister stressed the need to prevent such incidents, highlighting the devastating effects of illegal mining on both the environment and public safety.
She reiterated the government’s commitment to responsible and legal mining, urging miners to avoid river bodies and forest reserves while reclaiming lands to prevent future tragedies.
During her visit, Ms. Awatey consoled the grieving family, urging them to remain strong during this difficult time.
Assembly Member for Boadua East Electoral Area, Vincent Akorley, expressed gratitude to the minister and her delegation for their support.
He called on the government to enforce stricter measures against galamsey, emphasizing the need for collaboration between communities, security forces, and state agencies to combat illegal mining effectively.
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