Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has revealed that the government intends to inject Ghs150 million into the activities of the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) to help fight the illegal mining menace destroying the country’s forest reserves and water bodies.
According to Ato Forson, the fight against illegal mining activities popularly known as galamsey is not a one day wonder. It demands continuous commitment and persistent efforts to effectively put an end to the operations of those involved in the illicit trade.
Presenting the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament on Thursday, November 13, under the theme “Resetting for Growth, Jobs, and Economic Transformation, he Dr. Forson emphasized that the allocated funds will bolster the ongoing enforcement, intelligence, and monitoring initiatives spearheaded by NAIMOS to combat illegal mining activities, which have destroyed vast portions of our lands.
Dr. Forson reiterated the government’s unwavering commitment to addressing environmental crimes that endangers livelihoods and national development.
