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Christian Council calls for mindset change towards environment
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The Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) has called for a sustained mindset change towards environmental care and cleanliness as part of efforts to eliminate malaria in Ghana and across sub-Saharan Africa.
The council made the call in a statement signed by the Reverend Dr Cyril Fayose, General Secretary, to mark this year’s World Malaria Day, observed on the theme: ‘Driven to end malaria: Now we can. Now we must.’
The council noted that malaria, mostly found in tropical and subtropical climates, continued to pose a major public health challenge, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.
It said the disease killed more than 569,000 people annually, accounting for about 95 per cent of global malaria deaths, with children under five years making up about 75 to 76 per cent of the fatalities.
The council commended the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the relevance of this year’s theme and called for increased global funding and stronger collective action to end the disease.
“In this AI-driven 21st Century, the global community, especially the millions of people living in malaria-prone sub-Saharan Africa, can and must fight to end the scourge of malaria,” the statement highlighted.
Again, the council said malaria could be significantly reduced if people took the biblical mandate in Genesis 2:15 to care for the environment seriously.
As part of efforts to promote environmental responsibility, the CCG said it was partnering the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs to launch the Environmental Care and Cleanliness (ECC) Programme on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the Rev. Paul Wiegrabe Parish of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana in Nima.
It mentioned that the initiative formed part of broader efforts to encourage cleaner communities and reduce environmental conditions that promote mosquito breeding.
The council also noted that this year’s annual Christian Home Week celebrations would feature a study booklet on the theme: ‘A clean environment: Our responsibility!’ as part of awareness creation and advocacy.
It then urged the global community and stakeholders in Ghana to promote community-level environmental management and personal protection strategies in order to help end malaria and its related challenges.
Furthermore, the statement called on both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to collaborate in sustaining environmental cleanliness initiatives to protect lives and improve public health.
“On this occasion of World Malaria Day, therefore, the CCG calls on governmental and non-governmental stakeholders to work together to end malaria through a sustained mindset change on general environmental care and cleanliness initiatives,” it added.
The Council wished all Ghanaians a meaningful World Malaria Day celebration. –GNA
The 29th Annual Dagaaba-Frafra Friendly Games have once again demonstrated that sports can be a powerful vehicle for cultural preservation, business networking, friendship and peaceful coexistence.
Held at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra last Saturday, the games brought together members of the two ethnic groups from across Ghana and abroad for a colourful celebration under the theme, “Unity in Diversity: The Dagaaba-Frafra Model for Peaceful Co-existence.”
The event, which has evolved from a friendly football match into a major annual gathering, featured football, volleyball, sack races, lime and spoon, tug-of-peace and a penalty shootout for senior citizens.
At the end of the competitions, the Frafra won four events, while the Dagaaba secured victories in five, with the men’s soccer match ending in a draw.
The Frafra triumphed in the men’s lime and spoon, men’s sack race, women’s sack race and women’s soccer, while the Dagaaba won the women’s lime and spoon, men’s volleyball, women’s volleyball, women’s tug-of-peace and the senior citizens’ penalty shootout.
However, the games extended far beyond the sporting arena. The stadium grounds and surrounding spaces became a vibrant marketplace, with patrons enjoying and purchasing a variety of traditional foods, drinks and cultural products.
Local delicacies, including TZ, tubaani, bambara beans, pork, guinea fowl, local fowls, dog meat and kosie, were sold alongside traditional alcoholic beverages. Traditional dresses and other culturally inspired items also attracted buyers, turning the gathering into an important platform for small businesses and vendors to make sales while promoting northern Ghanaian culture.
The cultural exchange continued long after the final sporting contests, as patrons remained at the venue to eat, drink, socialise, dance and party well into the night.
In her remarks, the Guest of Honour, Dr Matilda Aberese-Ako, said the gathering represented much more than competition, describing the Dagaaba-Frafra relationship as a historic bond that had evolved into a modern sporting tradition and an instrument for peace.
MTN Ghana has been the headline sponsor for the games for the past 10 years.
By Gordon Wellu
By Gordon Wellu
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MTN Ghana has undertaken a tree-planting exercise at the Chipa Forest Reserve as part of its commitment to protecting the planet and support the restoration of degraded sections of the forest.
The activity forms part of the company’s 2026 Sustainability Month celebration held under the theme “Small Actions: Big Impact,” and its 30th anniversary celebration.
It was held in partnership with the Forestry Commission (FC) and the Rainforest Alliance with MTN Ghana supporting the restoration of approximately two hectares of degraded forest through the planting of 1,666 trees.
Due to the current dry weather conditions, 833 trees were planted during the exercise, with the remaining 833 to be planted when the rain commences.
The exercise brought together MTN employee volunteers, officials from the Forestry Commission and representatives of the Rainforest Alliance, demonstrating the importance of collaboration in driving environmental sustainability.
Speaking at the event, the Acting General Manager for Sustainability and Shared Value at MTN Ghana, Georgina Asare Fiagbenu, emphasized the critical role trees play in sustaining life and protecting the environment.
“Trees are essential to human survival and healthy ecosystems. They absorb carbon dioxide, release oxygen, regulate temperatures, protect soil, support biodiversity and provide habitats for many species. They also conserve water, reduce erosion and help communities adapt to the effects of climate change,” she said.
The District Manager of the Tema-Ada Forest Services Division of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, welcomed MTN Ghana’s support, describing it as a valuable contribution to efforts aimed at restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
The Country Director of the Rainforest Alliance, Nicholas Jengri, also welcomed the partnership and emphasised the importance of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.
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