Col K.S. Appiah takes over as new Director of Operations at NAIMOS

Colonel K.S. Appiah has assumed office as the new Director of Operations at the National Anti-illlegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) following a formal handover ceremony on Thursday, June 11, 2026.

He takes over from Colonel Dominic Buah, who previously served in the role.

The transition, according to the government, forms part of routine strategic rotations aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and enhancing the efficiency of the organisation’s activities.

During the handover ceremony, Colonel Buah officially transferred responsibility for the Directorate of Operations to Colonel Appiah, marking a new phase in the leadership of the unit.

The change is expected to support NAIMOS’ ongoing efforts to improve coordination and operational performance in the fight against galamsey.