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Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah

Also known as: Mr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah · Hon. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah · Mr. Buah · Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah · Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah · Mr. Armah Buah

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources overseeing forest management, mining regulation, and stool land administration.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah has announced that Cabinet has directed the immediate revocation of Executive Instrument (E.I.) 144, as amended by E.I.

    Cabinet directs revocation of E.I. 144 to restore Achimota Forest Reserve status
  3. Joy Online

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, has praised the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) for its outstanding performance in strengthening customary land administration, boosting revenue mobilisation and promoting accountability in

    Administrator of Stool Lands plays critical role in land governance and revenue mobilisation — Lands Minister
  4. Joy Online

    Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, says the Minerals Development Fund (MDF) has secured approval to implement several development projects across mining communities in 2026 as part of efforts to ensure residents benefit directly from Ghana’s miner

    Minerals Development Fund to roll out water, schools, health and market projects in mining communities
  5. June 2026
  6. Daily Guide

    The traditional leader therefore appealed to the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minerals Commission, the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), security agencies and ot

    Students, Farmers At Risk As Galamsey Intensifies In Akim Pankese
  7. Joy Online

    Speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, said both local and foreign mining companies seeking concession renewals will be required to meet higher standards of compliance before ap

    Government reiterates tougher scrutiny for renewal of mining licenses
  8. Joy Online

    A delegation from the Western Nzema (Jomoro) Traditional Council, led by Paramount Chief Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III, has paid a courtesy call on Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.

    Nzema chiefs pay courtesy call on Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah
  9. Joy Online

    Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, dismissed suggestions of a broader move towards nationalisation as debate over mining lease renewals continues.

    Lands Minister reassures investors of stable, transparent environment amid mining lease renewal debate
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Ghana’s renewed canopy of forest management is actively safeguarding nature and preserving generational legacy, according to Ghana’s Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah.

    Lands Minister Kofi Buah touts Ghana’s superior forest management credentials at UN
  12. Business & Financial Times

    By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has announced that Ghana has emerged as a continental leader in forest governance, becoming the first country in Africa to issue a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) li

    Ghana leads Africa in forest reforms, secures global spotlight at UN
  13. Joy Online

    Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah (MP), Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, for strengthening sustainable resource management and tackling illegal mining through measurable enforcement.

    6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards slated for June 6

Yesterday

  1. Cabinet revokes E.I. 144 to restore Achimota Forest Reserve status

    Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announced that Cabinet has directed the revocation of Executive Instrument 144 to restore Achimota Forest's original status as a Forest Reserve, protecting it as an ecological safety zone for Accra and surrounding communities.

    16 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

  2. Lands Minister praises stool land administrator revenue, governance role

    The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources praised the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands for strengthening customary land administration, boosting revenue collection, and promoting accountability in managing stool land resources across the country.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

  3. Minerals Development Fund plans water, schools, health projects in mining communities

    Ghana's Minerals Development Fund has secured approval to implement development projects across mining communities in 2026, including water supply systems and solar-powered infrastructure, as part of efforts to ensure residents benefit from the country's mineral resources.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Illegal mining threatens students, farms in Akim Pankese

    The Dwatoahene of Akim Pankese has warned that intensified illegal mining (galamsey) activities in the Birim North District are destroying farmlands, degrading the environment, and putting school children, farmers, and residents at risk, including operations near a school and electricity infrastructure.

    12 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Sunday 7 June

  1. Government tightens scrutiny for mining license renewals

    Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources said the government will subject mining concession renewals to stricter scrutiny, requiring companies to meet higher standards of compliance with environmental, regulatory and community development obligations before approvals are granted.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Nzema chiefs meet Lands Minister on development and environment

    A delegation of Western Nzema traditional leaders, led by Paramount Chief Awulae Kwasi Amakyi III, met with Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah to discuss development issues in the Jomoro Municipality and to support the government's efforts against illegal mining and environmental degradation.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Lands Minister reassures investors amid mining lease renewal debate

    Ghana's Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah told investors at WAMPEX 2026 that the country remains committed to a stable, transparent mining environment and dismissed suggestions of broader nationalisation moves. He stressed that evolving expectations from communities, investors and global markets require adaptation guided by environmental, social and governance standards.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Kofi Buah showcases Ghana's forest management at UN forum

    At the UN Forum on Forests in New York, Ghana's Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah touted the country's commitment to global forest goals and said the government is turning commitments into concrete actions on three key goals for environmental protection. He noted that Ghana issued its first FLEGT license in August 2025.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana becomes Africa's first nation with FLEGT forest license

    Ghana's Minister of Lands and Natural Resources announced that Ghana has become the first African country to issue a Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) license, placing it second globally after Indonesia. The achievement, secured in August 2025, enables Ghana to export legally verified and sustainably sourced timber to the European market while the government pursues forest restoration and enforcement against illegal logging and mining.

    15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Ghana Minister of the Year Awards returns June 6 in Accra

    The 6th Ghana Minister of the Year Awards will be held at La Palm Beach Convention Centre in Accra on June 6, 2026, recognizing Ministers of State for measurable delivery in their portfolios. Six contenders have emerged following public nominations and performance assessments.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases over law breaches

    Ghana's government has revoked the Akango, Salman and Nkroful mining leases held by Adamus Resources Limited following investigations that revealed illegal mining activities, regulatory breaches, unlawful subcontracting without ministerial approval, and environmental damage including land destruction and water pollution.

    28 April 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 27 April

  1. Government revokes Adamus Resources mining leases for illegal operations

    Ghana's Minister for Lands and Natural Resources revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited after investigations found multiple breaches of mining laws, including unauthorized sub-contracting, operations without approved plans or permits, and illegal galamsey activities involving foreign nationals on concessions at Akango, Salman, and Nkroful.

    27 April 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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