Children as young as 9 exploited in galamsey, putting education at risk- O-Africa

O-Africa, a non-governmental organization, has expressed concern that Ghana is losing its potential future leaders to galamsey, or illegal mining.

During the premiere of an investigative piece on galamsey and the exploitation of children, Francis Anipah, a social worker with O-Africa, revealed that children as young as 9 are being exposed to severe forms of child labor in illegal mining areas.

The investigative report by Tiger Eye P.I. sheds light on how children in mining communities are prioritizing galamsey over their education.

Shockingly, the documentary shows that school-going children between the ages of 13 and 17 are actively engaged in mining activities instead of attending classes.

During the premiere, Francis Anipah, representing O-Africa, a child-welfare organization dedicated to protecting vulnerable children and young adults in Ghana, expressed profound distress about the impact of illegal mining on school-going children.

He announced that O-Africa intends to initiate stakeholder engagement with agencies responsible for Child Rights Protection to ensure the safety and well-being of these children.