Fabrimetal Ghana Limited, a leading manufacturer of high-quality high tensile iron rods, has partnered with the Forestry Commission under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to plant 1,000 trees to contribute to the government’s agenda of planting five million trees under the National Green Ghana Project.
The Green Ghana Project is a presidential initiative aimed at encouraging Ghanaians and friends of Ghana to plant trees to preserve the country’s forest and vegetation cover for balanced ecology.
The initiative, which is spearheaded by the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, is expected to cost the country some GHC125 million.
As part of its commitment to environmental preservation, Fabrimetal in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Forestry commission & Environmental Protection Agency planted 1000 seedlings across their vast office field in the Prampram district.
The tree planting occasion was attended by the Chiefs and traditional leaders in support of the initiative
Speaking at the event the Etwienanahene of Kyebi Barima Kweku Dua, commended Fabrimetal Ghana limited. In his remarks, he commended the initiatives by Fabrimetal Ghana Ltd to involve the community to save the environment by venturing into initiatives to support governments’ ambition and has committed to supporting an initiative of planting 1100 more trees.
In his remarks, Managing Director for Fabrimetal, Raj Rohit expressed his gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Ningo, Buerko, and Tsopoli and most importantly to the forestry commission for officially launching a long-term partnership with Fabrimetal Ghana Ltd.
Mr. Rohit encouraged more citizens to participate in the tree planting exercise whenever the opportunity arises. He said “planting more trees is a worthy cause because trees help build resistance to the harsh climate conditions and serve as noise barriers as well. Therefore protecting the environment is a core activity of our business. We have done this in various ways and this tree planting exercise has come to broaden our mission to protect the environment.”
Speaking on behalf of the CEO of the Forestry Commission, Mr. Kwadwo Owusu said the forestry commission is guided by the vision to leave future generations with better wildlife resources. He said the commission rides on the collective aim of helping the government to plant five million trees this year.
“We support Fabrimetal to achieve this ambition that they have. Trees are very important and we require our trees for clean air, good soil, and to fight climate change. Together we can reach our desired goal of a clean and safe environment for all of us. It is our hope that every Ghanaian will have the responsibility of planting more greenery to support the ecosystem and preserve our lands and natural resources”, said “Kwame Adjei.”
In his keynote address, the District Chief Executive, Mr. Teye Doku expressed appreciation to Fabrimetal saying “On behalf of the District Assembly through the President of the Republic, I would like to thank Fabrimetal for collaborating with the Ministry and Forestry Commission for this wonderful program.
I’m impressed they’re not here to not only do business and make a profit but are considerate of the environment.”
He encouraged that after planting the trees, there is the need to focus more on sustainability. He said this exercise must not be in vain and encouraged that the trees need periodic attention of watering and weeding it off of weeds and pests.
Source: Ghana Web