Media personality and commentator Gifty Enam Gbedevi has commended the government's efforts in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, while speaking on CTV Oman Ghana's Nkosuo Morning Show on Wednesday morning.

She began by expressing appreciation to the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board (GOLDBOD), Sammy Gyamfi, for what she described as his dedication and commitment to national development.

She noted an old saying about how citizens ought to prepare well to elect leaders, carefully assessing which political party has the vision, insight, and commitment to place the country's development first.

Gbedevi noted that for many years, Ghanaians searched for effective solutions to the galamsey menace. She recalled that several interventions, including Operation Vanguard and other anti-galamsey initiatives, were introduced but failed to completely address the problem.

She further stated that the country experienced difficult moments as a result of illegal mining activities, alleging that some women even gave birth to babies with deformities and missing body parts, which many people linked to environmental pollution caused by galamsey.

However, she believes the current government is demonstrating a stronger commitment to tackling the issue and is doing everything possible to bring illegal mining activities to an end.

She highlighted ongoing efforts by key stakeholders in the sector, revealing that Dela Edem Amuvey, Head of Communications, Minerals Commission, is currently in the Bono Region working alongside officials from the commission as part of efforts to combat illegal mining.

Gbedevi also praised the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAiMOS), noting that the institution regularly publishes updates on its activities through its social media platforms and official website to keep Ghanaians informed about progress being made in the fight against galamsey.

She expressed optimism that sustained collaboration between government agencies, regulatory bodies, and local communities would significantly reduce the impact of illegal mining and help protect the country's environment for future generations.