Salt mining can be a game-changer for Ghana Armah-Kofi Buah [Video]

Speaking before Parliament’s Appointment Committee on Monday, January 27, he highlighted the strategic importance of salt exploitation and its potential to drive industrial growth and community development.

“Salt exploitation is very critical and is one of the minerals that will help really change our country,” the minister-designate stated.

Ghana’s salt industry has consistently produced approximately 250,000 metric tons annually, contributing significantly to the economy. However, Armah-Kofi Buah stressed the need for a more inclusive approach that ensures the benefits of the industry extend beyond national gains to positively impact host communities.

He pledged to prioritise policies and strategies that would enhance value addition, create jobs, and empower local communities.

“We must do it in a way that will not only benefit our country but will also benefit the communities in the areas where this salt is,” he noted, adding, …