The Western Regional Minister, Joseph Nelson, has appealed to officers of the 2nd Infantry Battalion of the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) to rededicate themselves to the fight against illegal mining, particularly in the Western Region, where he said the environment is under serious threat.
He expressed concern that illegal miners had taken over roads, forests, and major water bodies, causing extensive destruction with no regard for the survival of Ghanaians. "Regardless of who is involved in this enterprise, we must act to protect our lives and future," the minister stated.
Addressing the soldiers at a short ceremony organized by the 2BN Command to brief him on their presence, operations, and challenges, the Minister urged the military personnel to recommit to the cause without fear or favor.
He warned that the entire nation was at risk of losing its natural resources to a few greedy individuals enriching themselves at the expense of the country's environment. "As a lead institution, I call on you to rededicate yourselves to this mission.
