The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has issued a stirring call to action, linking spiritual devotion to the physical protection of the environment as part of its upcoming Christian Week Celebration.
Addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, March 31, the General Secretary of the Council, Rev. Dr Cyril Fayose, expressed deep concern over the nation’s “growing environmental crisis”, specifically targeting the twin evils of illegal mining (galamsey) and poor waste management.
The press briefing started on a sombre note as Rev. Dr Fayose offered condolences to the families affected by the recent building collapse in Accra New Town.
The disaster, which claimed three lives, was described by the Council as a “preventable” tragedy born of negligence.
“We unequivocally condemn the failures that lead to such disasters,” Dr Fayose stated, demanding a full investigation and stricter enforcement of building codes to prevent further loss of life.
Shifting focus to the Council’s upcoming initiatives, Dr Fayose announced that this year’s Christian Home Week (CHW) will be held under the theme “A Clean Environment, Our Responsibility”.
Unlike previous years, the 2026 celebrations will move beyond the pulpit to tackle the degradation of Ghana’s water bodies and forests.
The Council highlighted the dire state of the Pra, Ankobra, Birim, and Offin rivers—all of which remain heavily polluted by galamsey operations.
To drive this message home, the CCG is launching three major pillars of action: Environmental Care and Cleanliness (ECC) Programme: A long-term initiative to restore sanitation standards, National Volunteers Programme (NAVOP): A massive mobilisation of local church members for community service and environmental cleanup and Educational Study Guides: A curriculum for churches covering biblical stewardship, sanitation laws, and the practical impacts of illegal mining.
Recognising that the church cannot do it alone, the Council revealed a proposed three-year partnership (2026–2028) with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
With the rainy season already underway, Dr Fayose warned that choked drains and poor sanitation are “ticking time bombs” for floods and cholera outbreaks.
He called on the government to move past rhetoric and strictly enforce existing sanitation laws while urging corporate Ghana to fund sustainable green projects.
The official launch of the Environmental Care and Cleanliness Programme and the 2026 Christian Home Week is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Nima Parish of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
“Environmental care is not optional—it is essential for our survival,” Dr Fayose concluded. “Our actions today will determine the safety and sustainability of our tomorrow.”
Meanwhile, he has also indicated that the CCG is also collaborating with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to rollout initiatives targeting the youth.
They are working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to undertake the National Volunteers Programme (NAVOP).
This will focus on mobilising the youth of local church members for community service and environmental cleanup as well as activities aimed at campaigning against substance abuse.
The man of God noted that substance abuse among our youth at levels of our educational institutions has reached a crisis point.
He said, ‘Although the theme this year was on the environment, the CCG is working closely with the ministry to tackle substance abuse.’
Also present at the press briefing were Rev. Felix Kofi Kadjahlo, Synod Clerk, Volta Presbytery, EP Church Ghana; Rev. Michael Enu, AME Zion Church; Rev. Jehoiada Godwin Amuzu, Interfaith and Ecumenical Council of Ghana; Koku Anyioho, the Communication Advisor for CCG; and other officials of the Council.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
