President John Dramani Mahama has extended an invitation to leading civil society organisations (CSOs) for a high-level dialogue on the persistent issue of illegal mining, commonly referred to as galamsey.
The crucial meeting is scheduled to take place at the Jubilee House on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12:00 noon.
It is expected to bring together key government officials and representatives of CSOs to explore long-term solutions to the environmental and social damage caused by illegal mining activities across the country.
A formal invitation, signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, noted that the engagement is intended to foster open and constructive discussions.
The government aims to tap into the diverse expertise and perspectives of civil society to craft a more effective national response to the crisis.
“This engagement aims to provide a platform for frank and constructive dialogue between the Government and civil society on the menace of illegal mining, with a view to harnessing collective expertise, perspectives, and solutions to address this national challenge,” the letter stated.
The meeting comes amid growing public outrage over the destruction of rivers, farmlands, and forest reserves by illegal mining operations. The widespread environmental degradation and its socio-economic impacts have fueled calls for bold, coordinated action from both government and civil society stakeholders.
The upcoming dialogue signals the Mahama administration’s renewed commitment to tackling the galamsey menace through inclusive governance and collaborative problem-solving.
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