Ashanti South ECG plants trees to restore lost vegetation

The Ashanti South Region of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) marked World Environment Day with a significant tree-planting initiative, underscoring its commitment to balancing reliable power supply with environmental stewardship. The exercise, led by Regional General Manager Mr. Jonathan Kofi Adjabeng, involved staff planting indigenous and near-extinct tree species at various key locations, including the Prempeh I International Airport and ECG's regional offices.

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As a responsible corporate institution, he said, ECG believed it was important to replace such trees and contribute to environmental restoration.

Mr. Adjabeng emphasized that the tree planting was a practical measure to counteract vegetation loss resulting from essential maintenance activities along power lines. He acknowledged that while clearing trees is necessary to prevent power outages, it impacts natural habitats. ECG views replanting as a corporate responsibility to aid environmental restoration and mitigate ecological consequences.

ECG is adopting a new strategy of replanting trees in suitable areas rather than directly within power line corridors. This initiative aligns with global efforts to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. The company intends to extend this program to local communities, with a special focus on engaging primary school students to cultivate a lasting appreciation for nature and environmental advocacy.

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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.

Regional Safety Officer Ms. Grace Appiah urged the public to actively participate in nurturing the newly planted trees, stressing that collective action is vital for long-term success. Mr. Adjabeng also expressed gratitude to the Forestry Commission and the Ashanti Regional Minister for their support, highlighting the exercise as a clear demonstration of ECG's dedication to environmental responsibility.

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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.