Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Acting Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, recently paid a working visit to the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra to gain insight into the institution’s operations and evaluate its primary challenges.
During discussions with the management, the topic of encroachment on GAEC lands was a significant concern.
Mr. Armah Kofi Buah issued a firm warning to individuals and organisations that have unlawfully occupied lands belonging to the Commission, emphasising that the government will reclaim all such properties.
He remarked that these lands were acquired for a specific national purpose and will be safeguarded accordingly.
As part of his visit, the Acting Minister toured the E-waste Handover Facility, where he obtained direct information regarding the facility’s operations and its role in managing electronic waste in an environmentally sustainable manner.
He also examined the GAEC foundry project, which is still under construction. Management informed him that the first batch of equipment for the foundry was imported into the country in 2021 but remains uninstalled due to the lack of complementary equipment. They indicated that the remaining components are estimated to cost approximately GH¢68 million.
Mr. Armah Kofi Buah assured the Commission that the ministry would review the issues presented and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop enduring solutions.
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