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Two delegations pay courtesy call on IGP
Two delegations from the University of Ghana Medical Centre and University of Fraser Valley, Canada, on Tuesday, AAugust 6, 2024, paid a courtesy call on the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, at the National Police Headquarters in Accra.
The delegation from the University of Ghana Medical Centre, led by Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Kwame Anim-Boamah, commended IGP Dr. George Akuffo Dampare and the Police Administration for the positive transformation of the Ghana Police Service during their visit.
The University of the Fraser Valley was represented by Associate Professor and Head of the Political Science Department, Dr. Edward Akuffo, and Associate Vice President of UFV International, David McGuire.
Discussions during the visits were on a range of topics, including educational initiatives.
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Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures
President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.
During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.
He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.
Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.
This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.
By: Jacob Aggrey
