To protect Ghana’s environment, President of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana (IET-Ghana), Henry Kwadwo Boateng has publicly backed Organised Labour’s strike declaration, urging all Ghanaians to join forces for swift solutions.
This show of support has also gained the full endorsement of Build Environment Professionals.
Engr. Boateng emphasized that, this collective call to action deserves widespread support to push for meaningful change.
“We are all involved in building our motherland,” he stressed.
“Our very existence in this part of the world is being threatened.”
“I urge the President to heed our plea and abandon illegal mining as requested by organized labor. The consequences of inaction are dire: if institutions like the electricity company go on strike, the country will be in chaos.
“This isn’t a policy issue; it’s a life-threatening crisis that demands collective action,” he stated.
According to him, ‘We fully support organized labor’s call to action, and our members will join the strike on December 10th if necessary. However, we hope the President will listen and take decisive action. The formation of a committee is insufficient; this issue requires drastic solutions, not prolonged deliberation,” IET-Ghana President opined.
He observed with disdained the devastating impact of illegal mining which has led to water pollution, deforestation, and loss of biodiversity which has threaten the very existence of our ecosystem.
The animals that inhabit our forests, such as jaguars, anacondas, and gorillas, are disappearing.
We cannot afford to delay; the future of our planet depends on swift and decisive action.
Let’s unite to demand change and protect our environment.
This isn’t a partisan issue; it’s a matter of survival.
We must raise our voices to stop illegal mining and ensure a sustainable future for Ghana.”
We are all involved in building our motherland. Hence, the clarion call by organised labour, Build Environment Professionals and Coalition against galamsey should be embraced by everyone residing in Ghana.
Even our relatives in the diaspora ought to add their voice for an immediate solution.
Our very existence in this part of the world is being threatened.
Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana advice to Mr. President is that he should listen to our plea because should institutions that provide us with essential commodities lay their tools down, what would be the fate of the nationals who voted you into power?
A ban on illegal and small scale mining for a period of not less than two years can result in the restoration of natural habitat, reduce water pollution, reservation of biodiversity.
There’s a need to also think of alternative means of engaging those galamseyers in alternative livelihoods.
Ghana needs to reform and enforce our mining regulatory laws to safeguard our environment.