The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has launched the government’s Blue Water Initiative with the primary objective of restoring polluted water resources.
This initiative seeks to train 2000 guards, with the first batch of 460 already embarking on their training.
According to the minister, the Blue Water Initiative demonstrates a commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible government.
The Blue Water Initiative, part of the broader ‘Reset Ghana Agenda’, aims to train 2,000 personnel across the country this year. These individuals will monitor river health, identify illegal mining activities, and collaborate with local communities and traditional authorities to combat water pollution.
The guards received training in water monitoring, surveillance, and enforcement tactics, preparing them to take on illegal miners who continue to operate despite government bans.
The initiative includes the upcoming Tree for Life programme to restore degraded forests and a new decentralised mining permit system to regulate small-scale mining.
Mr Armah-Kofi Buah, in his address, said, “As part of President Mahama’s commitment to restoring and protecting our environment while rehabilitating polluted water bodies, we are proud to announce the launch of the ‘Blue Water Initiative” and the training of the first batch of ‘The River Guards’.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
