President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has urged Ghanaians to contribute to the Green Ghana project in order to create a greener and more sustainable future.
He emphasised the importance of citizens participating in the initiative in order to consolidate the advances earned over the last three years, during which time it has been run in the spirit of patriotism and nationalism.
He stated this while addressing a gathering at the 2024 Green Ghana Day event at Burma Camp on Friday, June 7, 2024.
President Akufo-Addo also urged the public to ensure that the trees planted are nourished until they can stand on their own without regular attention.
“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.”
“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.”
Since the inception of Green Ghana Day in 2021, 41 million trees have been planted, with 30 million thriving at various stages of growth.
This year, the government plans to plant 10 million trees, including mahogany, coconut, and other types, around the country.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
