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453 Blue Water Guards Deployed to Combat Galamsey: A Bold Step Toward Water Security in Ghana
15/04/2025
In a powerful move against illegal mining and water pollution, 453 personnel of the Blue Water Guard Initiative have officially passed out after completing a rigorous four-week training program. The initiative, a strategic government-backed effort, seeks to deploy trained guards for round-the-clock surveillance of Ghana’s water bodies.
Launched as part of the broader anti-galamsey campaign, this force will work to protect vital water sources, many of which have been severely affected by illegal mining activities. Their mandate is clear: stop galamsey operations, monitor water bodies, and help restore polluted resources to their natural state.
At the passing-out ceremony, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ending illegal mining and safeguarding Ghana’s environment for future generations.
This deployment marks a crucial moment in Ghana’s environmental protection efforts—one that may significantly influence both public health and rural livelihoods.
The question now is: will these efforts be sustained, and will the Blue Water Guard be given the tools and political backing needed to win the war against galamsey?
