GoldBod Donates GHS 5 Million and Five Pickups to Boost Government’s Anti-Galamsey Drive
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has made a significant injection of support into Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, donating GHS 5 million and five Toyota Hilux pickup vehicles to the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS). The announcement was made by GoldBod’s Chief Executive Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, at the Mining and Minerals Convention held in Accra on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Key Highlights
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The funding and vehicles aim to enhance NAIMOS’s capacity to clamp down on galamsey and other environmental damages resulting from
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GoldBod reiterated its commitment to responsible mining practices, declaring that gold purchased must be sourced lawfully and ethically, without undermining ecological integrity.
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As part of the broader initiative, GoldBod also revealed plans to reclaim 1,000 hectares of forest reserves that have been damaged by illegal mining.
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The CEO also alluded to upcoming corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs that include potable water projects, school improvements, health facility support, and scholarships for needy but brilliant students in mining areas.
Why This Matters
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The donation provides much-needed logistics and funds to the body at the forefront of tackling illegal mining.
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It reinforces GoldBod’s role not just as a regulatory entity but as a partner in environmental protection and community development.
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The forest reclamation plan is especially important, given the extensive damage to lands and waterways in mining zones.
Source: My News Ghana
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