Duayaw-nkwanta: Mr Joseph Oduro-Buabeng, the Tano North Municipal Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has urged Ghanaians to adopt environmentally-friendly practices to preserve and sustain the environment. He emphasized that protecting the environment is a civic responsibility shared by all citizens.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Buabeng shared these insights during an interview at Duayaw-Nkwanta, held alongside a tree planting exercise. This event was part of the government's 'Tree for Life' initiative, aimed at combating climate change impacts within the municipality.
Mr Buabeng highlighted that Article 41 (k) of the 1992 Constitution mandates every Ghanaian to promote environmental sustainability. He appealed for the support of stakeholders and community members to combat illegal lumbering and chainsaw operations, which threaten the preservation of forest reserves and forestry resources in the area.
Before the tree planting exercise commenced, Mr Pius Opoku, the Tano North Municipal Chief Executive, encouraged community members to not only plant trees but also ensure their growth. He noted that the forests in the region face extinction, and the 'Tree for Life' initiative seeks to restore forest and vegetative covers while mitigating climate change impacts.
Mr Solomon Nyamah, the Bechem Head of the Forestry Services Division, mentioned that various tree seedling species were provided for community members to plant in their localities. The tree planting exercise saw participation from traditional authorities, Assembly Members, and personnel from the NCCE, National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), among others.