Ghanaian-German entrepreneur, Mama Africa 1, has urged Ghanaian leaders, chiefs, and traditional leaders to hand over the fight against illegal mining (galamsey) to her.
As the CEO of Henrichs Sankofa Limited and Queen of Traditional African Mothers, Mama Africa 1 believes she has the expertise to tackle this issue.
The Queen of Traditional African Mothers stated, “We have the physics to fight illegal mining, so I am telling the chief to leave that fight for me,” during an appearance on TV XYZ’s The Ghanaian Kitchen Show, which was hosted by Ace Gospel Musician and Made-In-Ghana Ambassador, Emilia Arthur.
Addressing Root Causes
She highlighted the need to understand the reasons behind illegal mining, particularly among youth.
She said that before the authorities can combat the canker, they must determine what led to the illegal mining in the nation and why young people are involved.
She emphasized how important it is to educate young people about the adverse consequences of galamsey.
Mama Africa 1 said that that “if you have money but no water, your kidneys will fail because you drink tainted water, and you have to travel to India to get treatment for kidney failure. I was taught value in my environment so I will sit them (illegal miners) down and tell them the dangers of galamsey before we move to the healing of the water”.
Collaboration with Chiefs
Mama Africa 1, who is also a Peace Ambassador for the United Nation emphasized the importance of collaboration with chiefs.
According to her, “if chiefs that own the land would collaborate with me, we shall fight illegal mining because the chiefs are our leaders so if they would allow me, I will fight it. So I am inviting the chiefs. The chiefs should come”.
Empowering Women and Youth
She emphasized how crucial it is to empower young people by offering alternatives to the Galamsey, like skill development. One of the reasons why the majority of young people get involved with Galamsey activities, according to her, is a lack of employment.
Mama Africa 1 is currently in Ghana for a three-day free skills training program for youth at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region. The event, scheduled for October 25-27, 2024, includes:
On Friday, October 25, 2024, a free medical screening kicks off the event. The main event, which would include no-cost training in carpentry, hair styling, basketry, and soap making, would take place on Saturday, October 26.
Participants will receive free certificates, and registration is free as well.
All politicians, chiefs, queens, are all being invited to grace the occasion and to understand how made in Africa could qualify for the global market. The elderly in the communities would then be fed by Mama Africa 1 and her team on Sunday, October 27, 2024, as she feels that they have been neglected for far too long.
Mama Africa 1 “Made in Africa” products globally, emphasizing the need for polishing branding and packaging to meet international standards.
Mama Africak 1, The CEO of HENRICHS SANKOFA LIMITED
Source: TheDailyTrustGh.com / Keep an eye out for The Daily Trust Ghanaian Newspaper
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