The Akuapim South Municipal Assembly, in partnership with NADMO and the Forestry Commission, organized a tree-planting exercise on July 11th, 2025, around the Pokrom Community Park. The event, led by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Hon. Paul Osae Offei, aimed to curb deforestation and conserve biodiversity under the government's "Tree for Life Restoration Initiative".
Government officials, heads of departments, staff, representatives from the traditional council, assembly members, and community members joined the MCE in planting trees. During a courtesy call, the Omanhene of Pokrom, Nana Asong, expressed concern about the delay in commissioning their market and requested that the assembly provide floodlights for their football field to make the upcoming Odwira festival memorable.
The MCE explained that Ghana has lost 80% of its forest cover since 1900, emphasizing the need for restoration. He encouraged students to embrace tree planting to improve the ecosystem. The NADMO official, Nana Osei also addressed the students, highlighting the importance of tree planting in enhancing their learning abilities. He stressed that preserving trees is crucial for human survival, urging the students to be pioneers in tree planting.
The Forestry Commission provided various tree species, including mango, orange, and acacia, for the exercise. A total of 50 trees were planted around the community park, and 250 were distributed to local schools. The MCE advised the students to nurture the plants, emphasizing that ownership and proper care are essential for their growth.
AKUAPIM SOUTH MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY
Tree Planting Exercise in Akuapim South Municipality
Government officials, heads of departments, staff, representatives from the traditional council, assembly members, and community members joined the MCE in planting trees. During a courtesy call, the Omanhene of Pokrom, Nana Asong, expressed concern about the delay in commissioning their market and requested that the assembly provide floodlights for their football field to make the upcoming Odwira festival memorable.
The MCE explained that Ghana has lost 80% of its forest cover since 1900, emphasizing the need for restoration. He encouraged students to embrace tree planting to improve the ecosystem. The NADMO official, Nana Osei also addressed the students, highlighting the importance of tree planting in enhancing their learning abilities. He stressed that preserving trees is crucial for human survival, urging the students to be pioneers in tree planting.
The Forestry Commission provided various tree species, including mango, orange, and acacia, for the exercise. A total of 50 trees were planted around the community park, and 250 were distributed to local schools. The MCE advised the students to nurture the plants, emphasizing that ownership and proper care are essential for their growth.
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