Lands Minister, Asantehene launch Jimi land reclamation project
The Ghanaian government and the Asantehene have launched a project to reclaim land and rehabilitate the Jimi River in the Ashanti Region. The initiative aims to reverse environmental damage caused by illegal small-scale mining, known as galamsey.
Why it matters
This project addresses critical environmental degradation and water security issues caused by illegal mining activities in Ghana.
A major land reclamation campaign to help restore degraded lands in the Ashanti Region has been launched.
Supported by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah jointly launched the Jimi Land Reclamation and River Watercourse Rehabilitation Project on Tuesday, October 14, in the Adansi area.
The pilot project is targeting the restoration of 153 hectares of land upstream of the Gyimi Dam and the rehabilitation of the degraded Jimi River (Gyimi) watercourse.
The intervention has become necessary following severe environmental destruction in the area caused by illegal small-scale mining, popularly known as galamsey.
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