Firmus Ghana supports Accra Girls Vocational School
As part of activities marking its 15th anniversary, Firmus Ghana has planted trees at the Accra Girls Vocational School in Accra and donated cash to support the running of the school.
The exercise, held in partnership with the Forestry Commission, formed part of the company’s Building the Forest Strategy, a long term sustainability programme aimed at promoting environmental conservation and giving back to communities.
The Managing Partner of Firmus Advisory Limited, Mr Alex Twumasi speaking at the event on Friday said the company had organised a series of activities throughout the year to celebrate 15 years of providing market research and business consulting services across Africa.
He explained that the school was selected because it is located within the company’s community and because Firmus had previously engaged the students on entrepreneurship two years ago.
Mr Twumasi said that the tree planting exercise was also part of the company’s corporate social responsibility and reflected its commitment to protecting the environment.
He added that the cash donation was intended to support the school’s development and encourage its management to continue its good work.
The House Mistress and Fashion Teacher at Accra Girls Vocational School, Ms Tricia Afatchao, expressed appreciation to the company for including the school in its anniversary celebrations.
She said the trees would improve the school’s environment, help reduce the effects of climate change and serve as a lasting symbol of the partnership between the school and Firmus.
Ms Afatchao assured the company that the school would properly maintain the trees, noting that it already cared for other trees on the campus.
A representative of the Forestry Commission’s Plantation Department, Ms Millicent Bilson, urged Ghanaians to plant more trees, describing them as essential for human survival and environmental protection.
She encouraged households, schools and institutions to take advantage of the Forestry Commission’s support for tree planting activities.
Ms Bilson also educated students and staff on proper tree planting and maintenance, stressing the importance of regular watering, mulching and proper care to ensure healthy growth.
BY JACOB AGGREY
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