Lead the fight against galamsey – Kufuor urges academics

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has urged academia to play a proactive role in tackling illegal mining, known as galamsey, in Ghana.

Speaking at an event organized by the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), he emphasized that while politicians have led discussions on the issue, their efforts alone are insufficient for sustainable solutions.

Kufuor highlighted the severe environmental damage caused by galamsey, including water contamination and loss of arable land, calling for a multidisciplinary approach to address these challenges.

He urged academic institutions to lead conversations that could provide effective, long-term solutions to this pressing national issue.