The Federation of Ghana Goldsmiths and Jewellers Association (FGJA) has called for the establishment of a board to regulate the jewellery industry.

According to the association, the industry was at a stage of collapse due to the lack of raw materials and a board to direct affairs.

The President of the FGJA, Mr Shallovern Srodah, who made the call, observed that the Precious Minerals Marketing Company Limited (PMMC), an agency that was mandated by law to regulate and promote the jewellery industry, was burdened with other supervisory duties, hence the need for a special body to complement its efforts.

“The jewellery industry is a very serious entity because it employs thousands of Ghanaians. The PMMC forgot about us until recently. The industry is lacking effective regulation. Just as it has been done for other industries, we also call for the establishment of a special board to supervise the growth of the industry,” he said. Read more