INAUGURATION OF COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE MINING SCHEME AT TELEKU BOKAZO

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INAUGURATION OF COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE MINING SCHEME AT TELEKU BOKAZO

Teleku Bokazo, Ellembelle (Western Region). September 24,2025-A new community cooperative Mining Scheme has been inaugurated at Teleku Bokazo to promote responsible and sustainable small-scale mining in the Ellembelle District. The initiative, though launched in Teleku Bokazo, is designed to benefit both Teleku Bokazo and Anwia communities.

The colorful event was graced by the Minister for lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who underscored government’s commitment to ensuring that community members directly benefit from the natural resources in their locality, while adhering to safe and regulated mining practices.

The Chief of Teleku Bokazo, Nana Afful Kawa II, expressed his appreciation for the scheme and called on the youth and all stakeholders to embrace this opportunity for development while protecting the environment for future generations.

 

The District Chief Executive (DCE) For Ellembelle, Hon.Joseph Agyekum, in his remarks, emphasized the Assembly’s support for the cooperative and pledged to work with the Ministry and Traditional leaders to ensure the scheme thrives as a model for other mining communities.

 

The inauguration marks an important milestone in the government ‘s efforts to formalize small -scale mining and to provide alternative livelihoods while curbing illegal mining activities.

 

Issued by:

Ellembelle District Assembly

24^th September ,2025