Effiduase-Asokore MP Shares Dr. Bawumia’s Vision to Combat Galamsey with OTEC School Students
Middle Belt Coordinator for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Campaign, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie has engaged student journalists at OTEC School of Journalism and Communication plans by NPP’s flagbearer Dr Mahamadu Bawumia to end galamsey
Dr Afriyie on Friday October 25, 2024 called on the students who were being trained for the 2024 elections
He used the opportunity to discuss NPP’s plans for the country including measures to combat illegal mining.
As the Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr. Afriyie revealed that NPP’s flagbearer, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, has outlined practical solutions to address the galamsey menace.
He noted that Dr. Bawumia’s approach emphasizes dialogue over force, acknowledging the limitations of previous governments’ strategies.
According to the MP Dr Bawumia’s plan includes facilitating easy access to mining licenses and implementing routine monitoring to prevent illegal activities .
This multi-faceted approach aims to address the root causes of galamsey and provide sustainable livelihoods for affected communities.
Dr. Afriyie urged the students to support the NPP, emphasizing the party’s commitment to good governance.
He cautioned against misinformation, encouraging critical thinking and scrutiny of claims that the NPP government is tolerating illegal mining due to pending elections.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
