"Under reset agenda, Forestry Commission must start thinking business" – Lands Minister

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has called for a strategic transformation of the Forestry Commission, urging the institution to adopt a more commercially-driven approach in line with the government’s reset agenda.

Speaking during a high-level strategy meeting, the Minister underscored the need for the Commission to move beyond its traditional operational models and embrace innovation, efficiency, and revenue generation, while staying committed to its core mandate of protecting Ghana’s forests and wildlife.

“Under the reset agenda, the Forestry Commission must start thinking business,” Buah declared, emphasizing the importance of balancing commercial viability with sustainable environmental practices. He noted the Commission’s long-standing legacy since 1909 and encouraged staff to honor that heritage through a renewed sense of purpose and productivity.

Mr. Buah outlined key priorities, including intensified efforts to combat illegal mining and logging, improved remuneration and incentives for staff, and the creation of an attractive work environment for young professionals.

He assured that the Mahama-led administration will back the Commission with the necessary legislative and financial support to drive its transformation agenda.

The Minister’s visit marked the beginning of a renewed vision for the Forestry Commission—one that aligns economic growth with environmental stewardship to secure Ghana’s natural resources for generations to come.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith