We will facilitate responsible mining by small-scale miners – NAPO assures voters in Western Region

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh (NAPO), has pledged that the NPP government will transform small-scale mining by introducing community mining scheme if voted for on December 7.

Addressing a rally at Bogoso in the Prestea Huni Vally Constituency and Mpohor in the Western Region, he outlined plans to revolutionize the mining sector to benefit local miners.

He emphasised the establishment of community mining schemes in abandoned shafts and the exploration of new mining sites to create jobs and wealth for citizens.

Dr Prempeh told the Chiefs, Clergy in the Prestea Huni Valley Constituency, that the NPP’s primary objective has always been to manage Ghana’s mineral resources in a way that benefits the people and stimulates economic growth without compromising the environment.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s vision, he said, is to foster responsible mining practices while assisting small-scale mining companies grow into larger enterprises.

This will be achieved through capacity building and providing access to financing for equipment acquisition.

He reaffirmed Dr. Bawumia’s plan to collaborate with the private sector to establish a Minerals Development Bank, which will support the mining industry.

Highlighting the significant number of Ghanaians involved in small-scale mining, estimated at around one million individuals, NAPO stressed the importance of transitioning these miners towards responsible mining practices.

He emphasised that this approach would not only lead to the creation of more wealth but also contribute to environmental conservation efforts.

He appealed to the miners to desist from polluting the water bodies and rally support for the former Minister for Tourism, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, who is the parliamentary candidate to drive developments to the area.

Barbara Oteng Gyasi outlined various developments initiated by the government when she was the MP.

She pleaded that the constituents return her to Parliament so she can continue her developmental agenda for the people of Prestea Huni Vally.

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By Benjamin Aidoo

 

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