The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, (MP), has inaugurated the second cohort of 530 Blue Water Guards at the Ezinlibo Naval Base in the Western Region.
Commissioning the recruits at a brief ceremony on Friday, July 25, 2025, the minister urged the new guards to commit their all to the government's fight against illegal mining across the country.
According to him, while the government is not against mining, there is the need to wage a fierce war against the destructive effects of illegal mining - thus the establishment of the Blue Water Guards. "Let me be clear: mining is not the enemy.
When done responsibly, it can uplift communities and drive development.
