National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (RCOMSDEP), Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia Audio By Carbonatix The National Coordinator of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (RCOMSDEP), Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia, has stated that the government has recorded notable progress in the fight against illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, April 25, she acknowledged that while the challenge persists, efforts by the state should not be overlooked. “The issue of galamsey, we all agree, is an issue that has come to stay with us. However, we are not debating the fact that it needs to be dealt with, and the government has done so much and significant gains have been made,” she said. She emphasised that the focus must now shift towards consolidating the gains made and sustaining interventions aimed at curbing illegal mining activities nationwide. Meanwhile, concerns over the broader impact of galamsey continue to mount. The Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, has warned that illegal mining is increasingly disrupting both community livelihoods and church activities in affected areas. Speaking at the Church’s 48th General Conference during the State of the Church Address, he noted that environmental degradation is now interfering with religious practices, particularly water baptism. “The extensive pollution of water bodies due to illegal mining has hampered traditional water baptism in some mining communities, necessitating a shift to synthetic rubber pools in several districts to carry out the ordinance,” he said. He further cautioned that the destruction of farmlands and water bodies is also weakening local economies, particularly in farming and fishing communities already grappling with climate-related pressures. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Ama Mawusi Mawuenyefia Government rCOMSDEP DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Government targets digital, inclusive TVET reforms amid infrastructure gaps Teacher trainees set for nationwide protest today over recruitment backlog Gov’t defends Publican AI rollout at ports amid trader backlash Youth group calls for immediate Constitution Reform Implementation Committee Shut colleges if teachers can’t be employed – TTAG issues stark warning to gov’t Chief of Staff participates in Harvard Ministerial Leadership Programme to strengthen government delivery Health Minister says agenda 111 projects cannot be completed within four years Gov’t is afraid of accountability – Minority alleges scheme to weaken OSP GCMC scales refurbishment capacity from 6K to 50K, seeks gov’t support for expansion NDC inherited a dysfunctional local government sector – Ahmed Ibrahim Latest Stories Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator6 minutes Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad11 minutes Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa25 minutes South African authorities have pledged to tackle perpetrators of xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission30 minutes AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey33 minutes S.A. xenophobia attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey33 minutes Volta River Authority extends Employee Volunteer Programme to SOGASCO36 minutes Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama47 minutes From Awareness to Action: CFLE Africa drives Youth Financial Empowerment at 5th National Conference1 hour Lilian Chipeso and Goshers: From banter to a celebration of African unity1 hour Your mouth is also your office: A word to public officials on the danger of careless speech1 hour Stay loyal despite frustrations over contracts — Asiedu Nketia to NDC supporters2 hours Possible power outages loom as Akosombo substation repairs continue – Deputy Energy Minister2 hours GETFund injects GH¢ 400m into KNUST Teaching Hospital project2 hours Support traditional leadership for peace and development – Otumfuo2 hours