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Ghana to Curb Environmental Crimes in Honor of Late Minister

From Daily Graphic · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The acting Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST) stated that the government will honor the late Minister Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed by curbing environmental crimes.
  • Dr. Mohammed, who died in a helicopter crash, was recognized for his efforts in repealing regulations against illegal mining and promoting initiatives like "One Child, One Tree."
  • A memorial prayer session was held to commemorate the first anniversary of his death, with government officials and Islamic clergymen in attendance.

Ghana's government will immortalize the late Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology (MEST), Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, by taking firm steps to curb environmental crimes, acting Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah announced.

Mr. Buah lauded Dr. Mohammed, who served a short but impactful tenure at MEST before his untimely death. He highlighted the late minister's "indelible footprints" in environmental protection, citing his critical role in repealing the Environmental Protection (Mining in Forest Reserves) Regulations, 2022 (L.I 2462). This action underscored Dr. Mohammed's strong resolve to combat illegal mining, particularly within forest reserves.

Beyond his anti-mining efforts, Dr. Mohammed was instrumental in promoting research and innovation commercialization, facilitating the development of a blue economy strategy, and launching the "One Child, One Tree" initiative. These contributions reflect his deep commitment to environmental stewardship.

Although the late minister had a short stint at MEST, he had left indelible footprints that bore ample testimony to his quest to protect the environment from destruction.

— Emmanuel Armah-Kofi BuahPraising the late minister's impact at the Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology.

The Ellembelle Member of Parliament, speaking at a memorial prayer session, remembered Dr. Mohammed as a devoted leader who cherished the environment. The session marked the first anniversary of the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, 2025, which claimed Dr. Mohammed's life and those of seven others as they traveled to launch a responsible mining program.

Key government officials, including ministers from Education, Foreign Affairs, Climate Change, Transport, Fisheries, Tourism, and Works, Housing, and Water Resources, joined Islamic clergymen and the National Chief Imam, Eminence Sheikh Dr Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, for special Adua prayers. The event honored the fallen hero and brought together the top hierarchy of agencies under MEST, celebrating Dr. Mohammed's legacy and reaffirming the government's commitment to his environmental agenda.

Dr Mohammed had a rather short but impactf

— Emmanuel Armah-Kofi BuahReflecting on the late minister's brief but significant time in office.
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Originally published by Daily Graphic in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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