The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to building strong partnerships with stakeholders to ensure the transparent and responsible management of Ghana’s natural resources.
The Ministry noted that collaboration with relevant institutions remains a central part of the ministry’s reform agenda.
This assurance was given when a delegation from the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI), led by its President and CEO, Madam Suneeta Kaimal, paid a courtesy call on him in Accra. The team also included NRGI’s Africa Director, Madam Nafi Chico Quashie, and other officials who discussed strategies for strengthening natural resource governance in Ghana.
The Minister highlighted the balance between welcoming investment into the sector and ensuring that such activities are carried out responsibly. He emphasized that transparency and effective institutional partnerships are necessary to safeguard the country’s resources.
He further pointed to ongoing projects such as the Tree for Life initiative, which aims to rehabilitate 5,500 hectares of degraded forest in partnership with the Forestry Commission.
“It is not an easy task, but we are determined to restore these areas and make them green again,” he stated. In addition, he outlined the Blue Water Guards program, which will recruit 2,000 people this year to help protect river bodies.
The NRGI leadership commended the ministry’s efforts and pledged support to enhance reforms. They also underscored the importance of effective natural resource governance in shaping the wellbeing and sustainable development of the country.
