Chief of Jomoro, Nana Kwame Nkansah II, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Jomoro Mining Group LTD, has called for collaborative efforts to ensure responsible small-scale mining practices, safeguarding the region's forests and water resources. This call to action came during the official inauguration of the Jomoro Mining Group LTD at Jomoro, within the Aowin Municipal Assembly of the Western North Region.

Nana Nkansah II expressed his gratitude to the community and the government for their support in making the inaugural initiative a success. He particularly appealed to the Regional Minister and Member of Parliament for their backing, emphasising the need for a united front to sustain Jomoro's developmental goals through responsible mining.

The $100 million mining project, spearheaded by the Jomoro Mining Group Ltd in collaboration with Eureka Etoes Mining Services LTD, an indigenous mining service provider, aims to create over 5,000 job opportunities for the youth of Jomoro and surrounding areas. Nana Nkansah II emphasised his vision to modernise indigenous mining practices through technology, increasing productivity and facilitating land reclamation. He urged the community to protect natural resources, including forests, water bodies, and cocoa farms, for future generations.

He further assured that the Company would be law-abiding, adhering to all approved protocols established by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission. This commitment would enable them to engage in proper and responsible mining.

Representing the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Western North Regional Minister Wilbert Petty Brentum highlighted President John Dramani Mahama's commitment to supporting miners, particularly artisanal miners, through skill-building programs and projects.

He emphasised that the Community Mining policy was initiated to combat illegal mining activities (galamsey) and that the government would continue to support small and medium-scale mining companies to ensure sustainable mining practices.

He described the Jomoro Mining Group project as a pioneering initiative that would open doors for others in the mining industry within the Western North region, creating jobs and curbing illegal mining activities.

Dr Prince Hayford, a Senior Team Member of Eureka Etoes Mining Services LTD, echoed the project's goals of creating job opportunities and fostering business partnerships within the Jomoro community.

Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, the Omanhene of the Aowin Traditional Council and chair of the occasion, emphasised the need for the people to remain vigilant and proactive in identifying illegal miners for prosecution.

Nana noted that these illegal miners aim to destroy the lands and water bodies, often acting with impunity. Hence, he urged everyone to pursue them and bring them to justice.

Entreating everyone to join the fight against galamsey, Nana charged Nananom (chiefs) to fulfil their roles as community leaders by ensuring that the right things are done.