A Minerals Commission board member, Nana Adwoa Foriwah has cautioned the Blue Water Guards against accepting bribes from illegal miners, urging them to remain focused on their mandate to protect the country’s water bodies and forest reserves.
The warning was issued during the official reception of the Blue Water Guards at New Edubiase in the Adansi South District of the Ashanti Region.
The event was attended by the District Chief Executive (DCE), traditional leaders and officials of the Minerals Commission.
Speaking to Adom News, Nana Adwoa Foriwah, said the president’s confidence in her role comes with responsibility, and she is determined to justify that trust through firm action against illegal mining.
She stressed that the district would not relent in safeguarding its rivers and forest reserves, adding that water bodies in the area must be preserved for present and future generations.
Nana Adwoa Foriwah further encouraged the Blue Water Guards to carry out their duties with integrity, reminding them that national interest must always come before personal gain. She assured them that dedication and honesty would not go unnoticed.
Meanwhile, the Adansi South DCE, Oheneba Kwabena Ando, said major rivers in the district, including the Offin, Anum and Pra, have suffered severe pollution due to sustained illegal mining activities.
He noted that the district’s rich gold deposits continue to attract illegal miners, making the task of the Blue Water Guards even more critical.
He therefore urged them not to lose sight of their mission; despite the challenges they may face.
The Blue Water Guards are part of government efforts to curb illegal mining and restore polluted water bodies across the country, working alongside district authorities and security agencies to enforce mining regulations.
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