President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on Ghanaians to actively participate in the Green Ghana project to achieve a greener and more sustainable future.
Speaking at the 2024 Green Ghana Day event at Burma Camp on Friday, June 7, the President emphasized the importance of patriotism and nationalism in sustaining the project’s gains over the past three years.
“The Green Ghana Project is crucial to delivering on our commitments both nationally and internationally to leave a greener and more sustainable world for our children. A lot has been done in the past three years, so let us come together and sustain the gains that we have made. This is a duty not only to the current generation but also to generations yet to come.”
“We must do it with a spirit of nationalism, solidarity, and, most importantly, love for ourselves, our country, and our planet. Let us go out not only to plant trees but also to grow them for a green tomorrow.”
The President also stressed the importance of nurturing the trees until they can thrive without needing constant care.
“This tree planting exercise must not end, it must continue until the trees can stand on their own and contribute to the sustainable future to which we aspire. In addition to tree planting, we must integrate sustainable practices into our daily lives. It is the little things that we do daily that can guarantee the future that we want.”
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel A. Jinapor, revealed at a press conference on Tuesday, June 4, that 41 million trees have been planted since the project’s inception in 2021, with an impressive 30 million trees thriving at various growth stages. He also announced that the government is allocating GH¢1.5 million for the 2024 edition of the Green Ghana project.
