Gov't promises sustainable source of income for illegal miners

Government has reiterated its resolve to finding sustainable alternative sources of income for illegal miners in the country.
This was made known by the President Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo while delivering his second state of the Nations Address, Thursday in Parliament.
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According to President Akufo Addo, government is poised on bringing the galamsey phenomenon under control.
He said his government cannot look on as the country is put in jeopardy and our water bodies, forests and land mass are destroyed.
“We are waging a valiant struggle to bring the galamsey phenomenon under control. We cannot look on as our very existence as a country is put in jeopardy and our water bodies, forests and land mass are destroyed” he said.
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President Akufo-Addo noted that, though small- scale mining had to banned for the past nine months, government acknowledges it cannot be the long-term solution in a country which is blessed with so many minerals.
He, however, commended chiefs who have supported the fight against galamsey.
“My government will continue to reach out to our traditional rulers, so that, together, we can address pressing issues facing our nation and its peace and stability.” He said.