Western Region House of Chiefs inaugurates NGO to fight galamsey
The Western Regional House of Chiefs has inaugurated a non-governmental organisation (NGO) to implement strategies to help curb the illegal mining (galamsey) menace in the region.
The NGO, dubbed: “Positive Action for Environmental Protection Ghana (PAFEP-WRC-GH), is to aid the government in the fight against galamsey, and protect the environment and water bodies from the devastation caused by the menace.
Speaking on the theme: “Positive Action For Environmental Protection: Shared Responsibility”, Nana Kobina Nketsia V, President of the Western Regional House of Chiefs, said the “Positive Action Now” slogan must resonate with all Ghanaians to take responsibility and partner the government to safeguard the environment from the ...