CCAG, CCTU Green Club Mark World Environment Day with Tree-Planting Campaign

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As part of activities to mark World Environment Day 2025, Climate Change Advisors Ghana (CCAG), in partnership with the Green Club of Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU), led a transformative tree-planting exercise on the university campus under the theme: "Greening the Future, One Tree at a Time!"

The exercise went beyond planting trees—it was a call to action. Dr. Samuel Ayeh Ofori, Director of Research and Programmes at  CCAG, delivered a stirring address urging participants to adopt environmentally responsible lifestyles, beginning with reducing plastic waste. He emphasized that restoring the land begins with simple, collective actions.

Speakers from both CCAG and CCTU underscored the importance of land stewardship, climate responsibility, and the urgent need to embrace a Zero Plastic Waste culture on campuses and in communities.

The event reinforced the shared vision of a greener, healthier, and more climate-resilient future for Ghana.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

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Environmental Protection Authority, Ghana Marks World Environment Day with School Children in Ekumfi

C/R Officers of EPA in a group photograph with Staff and pupils of ATIABS

The Central Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Authority, Ghana (EPA) commemorated World Environment Day 2025 on Thursday, June 5, with pupils of Attakwaa T. I. Ahmadiyya Basic School (ATIABS) in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region.

Under the global theme “Ending Plastic Pollution,” field officers Mr. Michael Oppong and Ms. Priscilla Djaba led an engaging sensitisation session, educating the young learners on environmentally friendly practices with a strong emphasis on the 4Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover.

The campaign also activated a creative hashtag, #MemmpɛRubber, a local slogan meaning “I don’t like rubber.” The phrase serves as a rallying call to discourage the use of single-use plastic bags, especially for food and other everyday items. Officers explained how indiscriminate plastic disposal degrades soil quality and pollutes water bodies, posing a long-term threat to the environment.

Pupils were encouraged to become eco-ambassadors by practising and promoting zero-plastic lifestyles. Teachers were also urged to introduce plastic waste management strategies in classrooms and adopt segregation methods to support the nationwide effort.

A lively  Questions and Answers (Q&A) session was held to assess the pupils’ understanding of the campaign’s message. The officers expressed delight at the thoughtful responses provided and rewarded participants who gave correct answers.

As part of their commitment, the EPA team made a donation of ten (10) books (The Canoe's Story), a carton of fruit juice, and biscuits to the school.

The day concluded with a symbolic tree-planting activity featuring a variety of shade trees—Umbrella Tree (Terminalia), Militia, Acacia, and Cedrela—and fruit trees such as mango, coconut, pawpaw, soursop, and orange.

Other officers who participated in the exercise included Mr. Solomon Aidoo, Mr. Precious Midodzi Zotoo, and Mr. Godfred Ainoo. The team noted that similar exercises were carried out in other schools within the district, namely: Ekrawfo T. I. Ahmadiyya Basic School, Essarkyir Methodist Basic, Essuehyia Methodist Basic School, and Akwakrom D/A Basic School.

Mr. Michael Oppong, on behalf of the team, extended gratitude to the District Director of Education, Ms. Kafui Mary Ahlijah, for granting them permission to undertake this important environmental initiative.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie

Twa-Etuakrom Headteacher Appeals for ICT Support to Digitally Empower Learners

Mr. Emmanuel Korankye Ayensu 

Mr Emmanuel Korankye Ayensu, Headteacher of Twa-Etuakrom D/A Basic School, has made a passionate appeal to the government and key stakeholders in education to support the school’s mission of nurturing and developing young minds.

He made the call on Friday, 30th May 2025, during the school’s 64th Anniversary and maiden Speech and Prize-Giving Day celebration, held under the theme: “Empowering Learners for a Digital Ghana.”

Mr Ayensu underscored the importance of digitalisation in Ghana’s educational system, noting that a country’s development is inextricably linked to the growth of its human capital.

“Digitalisation is now a global trend, and it is crucial that we integrate it effectively into our education system. A teacher cannot successfully instruct pupils in computing when the necessary tools for teaching and learning are unavailable,” he emphasised.

He, however, did not shy away from addressing the many challenges confronting the school despite its remarkable track record of producing responsible and capable citizens. These include limited resources, lack of ICT equipment, poor supervision of learners at home, indiscipline among some pupils, and the inability of some parents to provide basic educational needs for their children. He also lamented the absence of proper toilet and urinal facilities, which compromises hygiene within the school environment.

Director Kafui Mary Ahlijah 

In her remarks, Ms Kafui Mary Ahlijah, the Director of Education for the Ekumfi District, criticised the low turnout of parents at the event and urged them to show greater interest in their children’s education. She also encouraged stakeholders to support digital development in schools, stressing that while computers are crucial, other ICT tools and supporting structures are equally important to sustain digital education.

Ing. Stephen Essel Arthur 

Taking his turn, the guest speaker, Ing. Stephen Essel Arthur, donated four desktop computers to the school and pledged further support. He urged the school authorities and community to safeguard the equipment and echoed the call for more support from other stakeholders for the advancement of education, particularly at Twa-Etuakrom D/A Basic School.

Mr Ayensu further highlighted the school’s longstanding contribution to national development, citing that its alumni are currently excelling in fields such as banking, education, healthcare, engineering, artisanal trades, entrepreneurship, and other key sectors of the economy.

By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie