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We Need To Speak To National Security – Zanetor Laments Galamsey
Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, Minister for Environment, Science and Technology, has expressed shock at the extensive land degradation caused by illegal mining at Osino in the Eastern Region, describing the destruction as unacceptable.
“This is unacceptable. We need to speak to National Security,” she said, underscoring the need for urgent intervention to address the environmental destruction caused by illegal mining activities in the area. The Minister made the remarks during a field visit to assess the extent of damage caused by galamsey operators.
According to Dr Agyeman-Rawlings, the level of devastation at Osino poses serious threats to water bodies, farmlands and public health, requiring coordinated action by state security and environmental agencies.
She assured that government remains committed to clamping down on illegal mining and restoring degraded lands across the country.
💬 Howedey Insight: Osino, in the Fanteakwa South District, has become one of the hotspots for galamsey activities in the Eastern Region despite ongoing national anti-galamsey operations.
