The District Chief Executive of the Atwima Nwabiagya North District Assembly, Hon. Rebecca Yeboah has called on every Ghanaian, far and near especially residents in her district to venture into the tree planting campaign for it’s importance is beyond measure.
Citing various disasters on flooding, Hon. Yeboah said the growing of trees could be used to prevents such tragedies.
She added the recent climate change can be battled with growing of trees and more also minimize the unemployment spate in the country.
Hon. DCE therefore tasked everyone to make growing of trees an investment to venture.
A statement made on Tuesday, June, 7, 2022 during a stakeholders engagement with officials from the Forestry Commission at the Assembly’s Conference Hall.
In attendance were the DCE, Hon. Rebecca Yeboah, Hon. Isaac Ohemeng Prempeh, the Presiding Member of the Assembly, District Coordinating Director, Mr. S.M Abdul-Rahman, Officials from the Forestry Commission, Heads of Departments, Heads of Directorates, Assembly Members, and every one who matters.
In a related event officials from the Forestry Commission, has assured interested growers of available trees for planting at various nursery centers at no fee.
By
Augustine Agyei
District Information Officer