The Institute of Public Relations (IPR), Ghana, has called for a national campaign against galamsey, following the devastating state of the country’s resources due to the menace.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Institute noted, “As a professional body of public relations practitioners, we believe that a comprehensive and well-structured, nationwide Behaviour Change Communication Strategy is an essential complement to enforcement actions, including criminal sanctions, in combating the menace.”
“Such a strategy would be rooted in community-based mobilization to reject these illegal activities and adopt legal productive ones for livelihood enhancement and environmental conservation.
“It is critical for all Ghanaians, particularly those living in the vicinities of the galamsey activities to have a deeper understanding of the dangers posed by the menace to human life and health, and the looming environmental catastrophe associated with it. The strategy would emphasize individual responsibilities in the fight against galamsey in Ghana.”
The Institute called on national agencies, such as the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), the Information Service of the Ministry of Information (MoE), the Ministry of Health, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), private sector entities, and the media to harmonise and intensify messaging for promoting positive behaviours in relation to the fight against galamsey.
“The entire membership of IPR Ghana stands ready and willing to be part of this important national campaign.”
“Let us work together in a concerted manner to protect our environment and well-being for the current and future generations,” it stated.
READ THE IPR STATEMENT ON GALAMSEY HERE
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