Source: Fides
Mr. John Peter Amewu, Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, says that Ghana’s natural resources have become a curse rather than blessings as a result of wanton destruction left behind by those involved in illegal mining.
Speaking at a Forum organised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for interaction with Heads of Europe and Middle-East Missions in Ghana, the Minister was unhappy with the massive number of foreign nationals involved in illegal mining activities destroying the lands, forest and water bodies, creating permanent damage to the environment.
Ms. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, called on the Diplomats to use their Offices to protect and help Ghanaians living in their countries.
The Minister added that migration issues should be handled in a humane manner, protecting the dignity of people who live in line with internationally accepted laid down rules.
Ms. Botchwey was saddened by the news of Ghanaians treated inhumanly in some countries, but also urged local authorities to punish Ghanaians who violate the laws of the countries where they reside to serve as a deterent to others.
