Government working to address economic challenges driving youth into galamsey – Mahama

President John Mahama says the government is working to address the economic challenges driving young people into illegal mining, as part of efforts to provide alternative livelihoods and curb the menace.

He says the implementation of the New Economy Agenda by his government, which seeks to invest in job-rich sectors of the economy, is expected to create opportunities for young people who might otherwise turn to illegal mining,galamsey.

Speaking during a courtesy by the Western North Regional House of Chiefs at the Jubilee House, President Mahama said the government is aware of the economic circumstances pushing some young people into the activity and believes that creating alternative sources of income must complement law enforcement.