Prampram: Ecobank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability through a nationwide tree planting and ecosystem restoration campaign to support climate action and a greener economy.
According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative is part of the Bank's month-long activities to mark World Environment Day 2026. This includes a return to Prampram Senior High School in the Greater Accra Region, where Ecobank undertook a tree planting exercise in 2012. Madam Charlotte Amanquah, Head of Commercial Banking at Ecobank Ghana, emphasized the importance of sustained action in environmental conservation, noting that the Bank's return to the school after 14 years signifies a commitment to long-term sustainability.
She highlighted that more than 1,200 seedlings were initially donated to the school to support replanting on the then-developing campus, thereby fostering a greener environment for education. "Fourteen years later, we are proud to return here, not just to plant more trees but to reinforce a legacy project. Sustainability is not built in a day. It is the result of consistent, deliberate action over time," stated Madam Amanquah.
The Bank's sustainability agenda now extends beyond tree planting to include ecosystem restoration, reforestation of degraded lands, support for renewable energy projects, and digital banking solutions that reduce environmental impact. This year's program is being implemented in schools, hospitals, and churches nationwide, contributing to national forest restoration efforts. Madam Amanquah encouraged students to view themselves as custodians of the nation's future and emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability.
Madam Grace Taylor, Range Manager of the Tema-Ada District of the Forestry Commission, underscored the essential role of trees in human survival and called for collective efforts to reverse environmental degradation. She referred to the 'Tree for Life' initiative launched by President John Dramani Mahama in March 2025, which aims to restore degraded landscapes, tackle climate change, and support the development of a green economy.
Madam Taylor noted that trees provide oxygen, prevent soil erosion, support biodiversity, and supply food and medicine. She stressed the importance of proper aftercare, including watering, weeding, fire prevention, and monitoring of planted trees. "Planting is only half of the work. Without aftercare, we are just planting for death. With aftercare, we grow forests," she remarked.
Mr. Peter Djan, Headmaster of Prampram Senior High School, commended Ecobank Ghana for its sustained partnership with the school. He noted that the mature trees across the campus reflect the long-term benefits of the earlier intervention and highlight the value of partnerships that deliver lasting impact. Mr. Djan assured the Bank and its partners that the school would maintain the newly planted trees and encouraged students to actively support the exercise through responsible environmental stewardship.