By Daniel Adu Darko
Accra, Feb 10, GNA — Mr Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has called on African countries to align domestic policy reforms with broader Pan African objectives to accelerate continental integration and strengthen investor confidence.
He said Africa was on the threshold of true integration but warned that progress would depend on the collective commitment of governments and key stakeholders to pursue coordinated reforms and institution building.
Mr Buah made the call at a policy forum during the ongoing Investing in Africa Mining Indaba 2026, where he addressed participants on governance, transparency, and sustainable sectoral growth.
“Despite our challenges, Africa stands on the threshold of true integration. Our success hinges on our collective will to align national reforms with continental goals, building institutions that transcend political cycles and fostering a transparency that earns both investor confidence and citizen trust,” he stated.
The Minister said integration should be viewed as a long term process that required consistency, discipline, and resilience rather than quick wins.
He cited Ghana’s governance and regulatory experience as evidence that structured frameworks and accountability mechanisms could translate reform aspirations into measurable outcomes.
“Integration is a marathon, not a sprint. Ghana’s journey proves that through good governance, a structured framework, and resilience, we can move from aspiration to achievement,” he said.
Mr Buah urged African leaders and policy actors to prioritise systemic reforms that would outlast political transitions and create predictable operating environments across sectors, especially in mining and natural resources.
He stressed that transparency and strong institutions remained the backbone of sustainable integration and investment attraction across the continent.
“Let us build the systems today that make an integrated Africa not just a possibility, but an inevitability,” he said.
The Minister’s address is expected to inform ongoing and upcoming policy reform discussions focused on deepening African unity, strengthening regulatory institutions, and improving investor trust across strategic industries.
GNA
Edited by Samuel Osei-Frempong