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 described the Mahama administration’s approach to combating illegal mining (galamsey) as holistic, structured, and multi-dimensional. She made the remarks on JoyNews’ Newsfile programme on Saturday, April 25, noting that the strategy goes beyond enforcement to include broader interventions aimed at addressing the root causes of galamsey. According to her, government efforts have combined regulation, community engagement, and alternative livelihood programmes to provide a more sustainable response to the challenge. The fight involves ongoing efforts by the government, civil society, and local communities to halt illegal mining, which is causing severe environmental destruction. As of April 2026, the campaign has intensified with new technological deployments and increased law enforcement operations. “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 added that: "The government has brought together all who matter in this fight because we believe no single person or institution can fight this menace alone. So the government's approach has been holistic and well coordinated." She explained that this approach is designed to balance enforcement with economic opportunities for people in mining communities, making the fight more sustainable in the long term. Her comments come amid renewed national concern about the environmental and social impacts of illegal mining, with various stakeholders calling for intensified action to protect water bodies and livelihoods. 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: Galamsey Government Mahama 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 Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama Government targets digital, inclusive TVET reforms amid infrastructure gaps Mahama sets November 2027 deadline for La General Hospital completion ‘Statesmanship over partisanship’ – Sam Jonah hails Otumfuo for honouring Kufuor, Mahama and Akufo-Addo Asantehene honours Mahama, Kufuor, Akufo-Addo and others with gold coins at his 27th anniversary gala Free Zones CEO Dr Mary Awusi apologises to Church of Pentecost Chairman over galamsey remarks Mahama reaffirms commitment to completing La General Hospital Burma Camp emergency facility to be repurposed to tackle “No-bed syndrome” – President Mahama Mahama unveils 10-year National AI Strategy to drive jobs, innovation and inclusive growth Latest Stories JS Construction launches female scholarships and donates industrial printer to Kumasi Technical University4 minutes RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged5 minutes Gov’t has made significant gains in galamsey fight – RCOMSDEP Coordinator35 minutes Kwame Akuffo urges Ghana to address local xenophobia while condemning attacks abroad41 minutes Abirem MP demands a unified African response to Xenophobic attacks in South Africa55 minutes South African authorities have pledged to tackle xenophobic attacks – Ghana’s High Commission59 minutes AU must act on Xenophobic attacks against Ghanaians in South Africa – Ken Ashigbey1 hour S.A Xenophobia Attacks: President Mahama must engage Ramaphosa – Ken Ashigbey1 hour Volta River Authority extends Employee Volunteer Programme to SOGASCO1 hour Damang mine takeover: Council of Imams in Ashanti region backs Ibrahim Mahama1 hour From Awareness to Action: CFLE Africa drives Youth Financial Empowerment at 5th National Conference2 hours Lilian Chipeso and Goshers: From banter to a celebration of African unity2 hours Your mouth is also your office: A word to public officials on the danger of careless speech2 hours 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