The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor has embarked on an aerial tour of River Oda, Brim, Offin, and Pra in the Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western Regions.River Oda, Brim, Offin, and Pra in the Ashanti, Eastern, Central and Western Regions.
According to the Minister, the tour on Tuesday 18th May 2021, was necessitated to ascertain for himself the current progress of Operation Halt, adding that what he observed was daunting.

I must say what I observed was daunting.
Hon. Jinpaor however, stated that the government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is determined and committed in its resolve to protect the environment and reclaim degraded land.

“I also had the opportunity to interact with communities along the river bodies and entreated all to support government’s ongoing efforts to sanitise our forests and water bodies. A concerted effort by all stakeholders is the only way to overcome this menace.” the minister said in a Facebook post.