Also known as: Hon. Yusif Sulemana · Dr Yusif Sulemana · Dr Sulemana · Mr Yusif Sulemana · Hon. Sulemana
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Bole-Bamboi, advocating formalisation of small-scale mining and environmental protection.
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Bole-Bamboi MP and Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister, Yusif Sulemana, has assured the contractor working on the Bole Township and inner roads project of his full support to ensure the project is completed on schedule. …
Yusif Sulemana assures contractor of support to deliver Bole roads on scheduleJoy Online
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana (PhD), has urged the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) to design its financing model around predictable funding, community benefits and strong national systems. …
Yusif Sulemana pushes community benefits, national systems in Global Forest Finance DebateJoy Online
Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana (PhD), has called for a new approach to international forest financing that is predictable, people-centred and anchored in national systems. …
Ghana calls for predictable, people-centred financing to protect tropical forestsJoy Online
… Yusif Sulemana, during the celebration of the annual Deng Festival in Sonyo.Speaking at the event, Hon. …
Vaglas join Vughin to mark Dɛng Festival of Sonyor in Savannah RegionJoy Online
Bole-Bamboi MP and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, has celebrated the unity and rich cultural heritage of the Gonja people as sons and daughters of the kingdom gathered for this year’s Damba festival. …
Yusif Sulemana celebrates Gonja unity at Damba festivalJoy Online
… Dr Yusif Sulemana, the Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, said the proposed reforms formed part of a broader regulatory transformation aimed at modernising the mining sector and ensuring that the country’s mineral wealth contributed more effectively to national deve …
Government moves to review Minerals and Mining Act to strengthen regulationJoy Online
… Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on behalf of the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Deputy Minister Yusif Sulemana said the facility represented more than an investment in office infrastructure. …
Gov’t commissions new Minerals Commission office in Kumasi to strengthen mining regulationJoy Online
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, says government has made significant progress in the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, despite the challenges associated with tackling the menace. …
We’ve made significant strides in fight against galamsey – Deputy Lands MinisterJoy Online
… Mr Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, who presented the items on behalf of Mr Emmanuel Amarh Kofi Buah, caretaker Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, said the gesture formed part of activities marking the first anniversary of the late min …
MEST donates to Mosque in memory of Murtala MohammedJoy Online
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr Yusif Sulemana, has expressed gratitude to supporters following his graduation with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration from NiBS University. …
Bole-Bamboi MP Yusif Sulemana thanks well-wishers after earning PhD in Business AdministrationThe Ghana Gold Board is collaborating with the government to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives to improve traceability and verify the origins of gold in the formal supply chain. The first facilities are expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2027, with private investors being engaged to support the initiative.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Gold Board is collaborating with the government to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives to improve traceability and verify the origins of gold in the formal supply chain. The first facilities are expected to roll out in the first quarter of 2027, with private investors being engaged to support the initiative.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to establish permanent military camps along selected rivers to prevent illegal miners from returning to affected areas and protect water resources and the environment. Beyond enforcement, the government is pursuing cooperative mining arrangements and targeting registration of close to 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026, alongside plans for gold processing centres.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government plans to establish gold processing centres for small-scale mining cooperatives, with the first facilities expected in the first quarter of 2027, aiming to increase gold recovery rates from about 30 per cent to approximately 70 per cent and reduce dependence on mercury and cyanide. The initiative is part of efforts to formalise small-scale mining, improve traceability, and support the registration of nearly 100 small-scale mining cooperatives by the end of 2026.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi, Yusif Sulemana, has fulfilled his pledge of GH¢100,000 and three mechanised boreholes to Mandari in the Savannah Region. He also announced plans to construct a health centre for the community.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Yusif Sulemana, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources and MP for Bole-Bamboi, donated GH¢10,000 to the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) of the NDC at Bole Nurses and Midwifery Training College, urging students to prioritise academics while remaining committed to the party.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry for Lands and Natural Resources has urged operators under the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) to reserve part of their earnings for land reclamation to restore degraded mining sites. Deputy Minister Dr Yusif Sulemana said the cooperatives must adopt reclamation measures similar to those required of large-scale mining companies.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Ahanta West and Mpohor Fiase to formalise small-scale mining, protect the environment, and ensure mining communities benefit from mineral resources. The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources stated the programme aims to provide miners a legitimate pathway to operate responsibly, with support from the Minerals Commission and EPA for registration and certification.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has launched the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP) in Ahanta West and Mpohor Fiase in the Western Region to formalise small-scale mining and strengthen environmental protection. The initiative aims to provide small-scale miners with a legitimate framework to operate responsibly while ensuring host communities benefit more directly from the sector.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Yusif Sulemana, MP for Bole-Bamboi Constituency, has reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating development interventions in Mandari to improve living conditions, assuring the community that the President John Dramani Mahama-led government will leave a lasting legacy there. The pledge was made during the community's maiden homecoming ceremony, which brought together community members and government officials to discuss development priorities.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun a comprehensive review of its 1999 National Land Policy to align land governance with emerging economic, social, environmental and technological demands. The review is being undertaken by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources in collaboration with the Lands Commission and the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands, targeting a new framework by 2027.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bole-Bamboi MP Yusif Sulemana has assured the contractor for the Bole Township and inner roads project of his full support to ensure completion on schedule, emphasizing prioritization of quality and adherence to the agreed timeline.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Yusif Sulemana has called on the Tropical Forest Forever Facility to design financing around predictable funding, community benefits, and strong national systems. He emphasized the need for clear eligibility criteria and payment rules that allow countries to plan forest protection programmes beyond short-term cycles, and stressed that communities should receive transparent benefits from forest conservation.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, speaking at the Tropical Forest Forever Facility Roundtable in New York, called for international forest financing that is predictable, people-centred and anchored in national systems, and reaffirmed Ghana's request for representation on the TFFF Interim Board to reflect African forest realities.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Vagla people of Sonyor in Bole district, Savannah Region, are marking the Dɛng Festival alongside the Chɔra people of Guan ethnicity, who centuries ago sought and received asylum in the Vagla community. The festival celebrates shared spiritual traditions and the integration of Chɔra spiritual practices with Vagla culture.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Bole-Bamboi MP Yusif Sulemana celebrated the unity and cultural heritage of the Gonja people at the Damba festival on August 30, 2026, attended by traditional leaders, politicians, and the public, with presidential representatives and the Bank of Ghana Governor in attendance.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government is reviewing the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 to strengthen regulation, transparency and sustainable management of Ghana's mineral resources. Proposed reforms include reducing maximum mining lease duration from 30 to 20 years and consolidating reconnaissance and prospecting licenses into a single exploration license capped at five years.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The government has commissioned a new office complex for the Minerals Commission in Kumasi to strengthen regulatory capacity and bring services closer to mining stakeholders in the middle belt. Officials said the facility would enhance operational efficiency and improve service delivery to investors, mining companies, and communities.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources says government has made significant progress in fighting illegal mining through interventions by NAIMOS and the Blue Water Guards initiative, which have improved water quality and reclaimed forest reserves degraded by galamsey activities.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology donated assorted prayer items, including 200 copies of the Holy Qur'an, prayer mats, school bags and provisions to the Tse Addo Central Mosque in Accra on the first anniversary of the death of late Minister Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, who died in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2025.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Dr Yusif Sulemana, has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration from NiBS University, and thanked supporters for their congratulations and attendance at the ceremony.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Yusif Sulemana, Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has handed over a refurbished classroom block to the Kakiase community on July 27, 2026, urging residents to maintain and protect the facility as part of his commitment to improving education infrastructure in his constituency.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Yusif Sulemana, MP for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has secured funding to complete a more than 20-unit staff accommodation project at Bole District Hospital that stalled in 2012 due to inadequate funding. The completion is intended to improve accommodation for health workers and strengthen healthcare delivery in the district.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has officially joined the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, an international alliance of countries committed to expanding carbon markets and promoting climate financing for sustainable development and environmental protection. Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources Yusif Sulemana announced the country's membership at a ceremony at the London Stock Exchange on 24 June 2026.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Yusif Sulemana, Member of Parliament for Bole-Bamboi and Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, commissioned renovated classroom blocks at Manfu and Gbenfu communities to provide pupils with a safer and more conducive learning environment.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources announced positive progress towards signing a Ghana-United Kingdom Voluntary Partnership Agreement following bilateral discussions at London Climate Action Week. The agreement aims to boost forest cover preservation, support responsible timber trade, and reduce climate change impacts through strengthened cooperation on sustainable forestry management.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana announced it is close to issuing forest carbon credits under its J-REDD+ programme, which converts traditional REDD+ projects into national-scale carbon credit schemes focused on protecting forests while supporting rural communities through sustainable agriculture and livelihoods.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce comprising representatives from the Lands Commission, the Ministry, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Armed Forces, and private sector members. The taskforce's mandate is to monitor and protect public lands, prevent unlawful occupation, and support recovery of state lands that have been encroached upon.
18 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources inaugurated a 20-member Greater Accra Public Lands Protection Taskforce comprising representatives from the Lands Commission, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Armed Forces, and the private sector to safeguard public lands and recover unlawfully occupied state lands.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →