Ahead of the forthcoming December 7 General elections, the Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong has admonished all and sundry to embrace peace.
According to him, Ghana has come far in respect of holding peaceful elections, therefore it shouldn’t be taken for granted by way of giving room for violence.
Mr. Acheampong added that it is the responsibility of every Ghanaian to protect the sanctity of our democracy and its gains thus calling for a collaborative effort to maintain peace before, during, and after the exercise.
The Eastern Regional Minister made these remarks during the 2024 Greening Ghana Day program held in Effiduase.
“I thank all of you for your massive participation and support in making the 2024 edition of Green Day in the region a success, let us continue working together for a greener tomorrow,” he added.
The Eastern Regional Manager for the Forestry Commission, Isaac Noble Eshun on his part noted that forests and trees had been observed to be an invaluable resource to mankind providing food and materials for making the earth very habitable among other things.
“However, to maximize the benefits the forest provides and due to sheer greed, mankind has in the recent past engaged in activities that fell trees indiscriminately,” he opined.
Isaac Eshun said that it is generally accepted that reforestation and restoration of degraded landscapes can help repair much of the damage that the activities of man have caused to the earth.
“These drew the attention of President Akufo Addo to introduce this initiative of committing every citizen and resident to get involved in planting trees in Green Ghana.”
He revealed that since 2022, over 42 million trees have been planted by the general following the tree planting initiatives.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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