Akufo-Addo, as he plants African Mahogany, says that green Ghana has no political color.
On Friday, June 10, 2022, President Akufo-Addo commemorated the second edition of Green Ghana Day by planting a tree.
This year, the President planted an African Mahogany tree.
The President noted at the ceremony, which was broadcast across the country, that the drill is part of attempts to restore the country's lost forest cover.
"...we are launching an ambitious afforestation and reforestation initiative aimed at restoring the country's lost forest cover and slowing the present rate of deforestation," he said.
This year, the government plans to plant 20 million trees.
The Green Ghana project began in 2021 with a goal of planting 5 million trees, but it ended up planting 7 million.
"I want to use this opportunity once again to thank you all, my fellow Ghanaians, and everyone who contributed to the success of that initiative," President Akufo-Addo stated in his speech.
"We want to plant at least 20 million trees this year." Even though 20 million may seem like a lot, it's a drop in the bucket compared to what we've lost over time. Trees, and specifically forests, are essential for our personal survival as well as the survival of our world," he continued.
"Happily, Green Ghana Day has no political party affiliation because we all agree that we must leave a greener, more sustainable future to generations yet to be born - regardless of their political affiliations," he remarked.
"I call on every one of you, whether you are a Ghanaian or not, in so much as you are in Ghana, to join us today to plant at least 20 million," he continued.
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Captain Ebenezer Afadzi, Director of the Port of Takoradi, has emphasized the importance of environmental conservation through tree planting in order to combat the ongoing consequences of climate change.
He emphasized the importance of trees to human survival, citing the generation of oxygen, food, recreation, erosion control, and windbreaks as examples.
"As I talk, carbon dioxide is escaping from me...the tree will absorb it and provide me oxygen in exchange, a very important life commodity," Captain Afadzi explained.
He then went on to plant the first tree crop on the grounds of the New Takoradi Methodist School to help green the area and offer shade and food when properly cared for.
The Port of Takoradi's management opted to plant over 100 of these tree crops in their nearby catchment area to help alleviate the effects of the ocean's activity.
He pledged the Health, Safety, and Environmental Department's commitment to monitor and care for all trees planted in order for them to thrive.
The school's Headmistress, Ms Emelia Esi Eshun, expressed gratitude to the Port for choosing their school and community, and asked for community support in realizing the green Ghana vision.
She praised the initiative to restore Ghana's vegetation and forest cover, but said it needed a practical framework to assure its success.
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