Samuel Abu Jinapor , Lands and natural Resources Minister
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has commended Ghanaians for their contribution ion making this year’s Green Ghana Day a success.
The Green Ghana Day was instituted in 2021 by the government, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, as part of an aggressive afforestation and reforestation programme to restore the lost forest cover of the country.
Over seven million trees were planted, exceeding the target of five million trees during the maiden edition. And last year, over 20 million trees were planted.
President Akufo-Addo kickstarted this year’s planting exercise at the University of Ghana which sought to plant 10 million trees across the country.
A host of dignitaries including as Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Okyehene Amoatia Ofori Panyin, the Overload of Dagbon Yaa Naa Abubakaru Mahama II and the National Chief Imam Dr Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.
In a statement, the Ministry urged Ghanaians to nurture the seedlings planted into maturity.
Below is the full statement:
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