Ashanti South ECG plants trees to restore lost vegetation
The Ashanti South Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has marked this year’s World Environment Day with a tree-planting exercise, reaffirming its commitment to combining reliable power supply with environmental protection.
Led by the Regional General Manager, Mr Jonathan Kofi Adjabeng, management and staff planted indigenous and near-extinct tree species, including mahogany and militia, at the Prempeh I International Airport enclave, the ECG regional office, and its facilities at Asokwa and Bekwai.
Mr Adjabeng explained that the exercise went beyond symbolism, describing it as a practical step towards restoring vegetation lost through routine maintenance activities along power lines.
He noted that the clearing of trees and vegetation, though necessary, often destroys natural habitats for birds and other wildlife.
As a responsible corporate institution, he said, ECG believed it was important to replace such trees and contribute to environmental restoration.
He indicated that while pruning and clearing vegetation were essential to prevent faults and power outages, those activities also had ecological consequences.
To address this, ECG had adopted a new approach of replanting trees in appropriate locations where vegetation cover was limited, rather than within power-line corridors.
The initiative, he added, formed part of the company’s contribution to World Environment Day and reflected its resolve to help tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.
Mr Adjabeng further disclosed plans to extend the programme to communities within ECG’s operational areas, with a focus on involving basic school pupils.
He explained that engaging children in tree planting and environmental education would help nurture a lasting appreciation for nature and prepare them to become advocates for environmental protection.
He therefore appealed to corporate bodies, public institutions and community groups to emulate such initiatives to help improve the country’s forest cover.
The Regional Safety Officer, Ms Grace Appiah, also urged the public to take responsibility for nurturing and protecting newly planted trees.
She stressed that the long-term success of such efforts depended on collective action, adding that involving schoolchildren would instil values that would benefit society for generations.
Mr Adjabeng commended staff of ECG for their active participation, describing it as a clear demonstration of the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility.
He also expressed appreciation to the Forestry Commission and the Ashanti Regional Minister for their support.
The exercise forms part of ECG’s broader mission to deliver safe and reliable electricity while promoting environmental sustainability.
FROM KINGSLEY E. HOPE, KUMASI
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