The Overlord of Dagbon, Ya-Na Abukari II, joined Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources responsible for Lands and Forestry, Mr Akwasi Konadu, and other officials on Friday, June 7, to plant tree seedlings as part of the tree planting exercise.
Ya-Na Abukari II commended the government for instituting the Green Ghana initiative to help recover lost vegetation in the country.
He encouraged Ghanaians to take good care of the planted seedlings, ensuring they grow to maturity to achieve the initiative’s purpose.
Additionally, he cautioned the youth against engaging in illegal tree-logging and bush-burning activities that harm the vegetation.
“It’s such a shame to see our landscape from the windows of aircrafts, looking down to see my beloved land being wasted away and it’s negative implications on the output of our farmers and our possible inabilities to feed our families in the future”.
The Overlord of Dagbon expressed that his community would wholeheartedly adopt the commendable tree planting initiative, pledging their support and readiness to protect the environment.
Speaking at the Gbewa Palace, Akwasi Konadu acknowledged and thanked His Royal Highness and the people of Dagbon for their continued support in the afforestation drive.
He reiterated that the Green Ghana Project aims to intensify afforestation and reforestation of Ghana’s degraded landscapes, highlighting the urgent need for every Ghanaian to participate in planting more trees to combat climate change and environmental pollution.
Mr. Konadu explained that this year’s theme, “Growing for a Greener Tomorrow,” targets growing plants for sustainable environmental conservation to ensure future well-being and support human survival.
He called on all citizens to participate in this year’s planting to secure a greener future.
The tree planting exercise brought together stakeholders from the government, faith-based organizations, school children, non-governmental organizations, and local residents to plant trees across the municipalities and their vicinities.