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Food for All Africa, Street Academy clean beaches to observe World Earth Day
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Food For All Africa, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has urged Ghanaians to adopt environmentally friendly practices to prevent the destruction of the earth.
According to the Operations Manager of the organisation, Mr Nelson Agboba, while the government was expected to develop policies to protect and preserve the environment, citizens also have a responsibility to play their part.
He, therefore urged the public to eschew practices such as improper waste disposal, illegal small-scale mining, and other activities that pollute and degrade the environment.
Mr Agboba made these remarks in an interview with The Spectator on Saturday, during activities organised by Food For All Africa in partnership with the Street Academy to mark this year’s World Earth Day.
The event, observed on Wednesday, April 22, was held under the theme, “Our Power, Our Planet.”
Activities undertaken by the NGO, with support from volunteers and partners, included community and beach clean-up exercises, fun games, food sharing, and networking sessions with community members on the need to protect the environment.
“As an organisation, we believe that the government alone cannot ensure the protection of the earth, but we, as citizens, have an equal responsibility to take care of our environment. If we do so, it makes the government concentrate on other aspects of the economy,” Mr Agboba said.
While urging citizens to act responsibly, he also called on the government to rigorously enforce existing environmental policies.
“We have the policies, but implementing them is what matters. We have agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which are to ensure that our environment is protected, but the policies are not being implemented,” he stated.
“So, what I will say is that the government should enforce and ensure that the policies are implemented,” he added.
Mr Agboba further noted that the organisation had developed a programme that converts organic waste into fertiliser, which is then processed into poultry feed for farmers.
He called for support from corporate organisations, government, and individuals.
The Founder and Executive Director of Street Academy, Dr Ataa Lartey, said his organisation prioritises environmental protection through activities such as waste recycling, which help instil good habits in children.
He, therefore, welcomed the partnership with Food For All Africa, describing it as a strategic and impactful move to ensure the protection of the earth.
Residents around the Arts Centre in Accra who participated in the clean-up exercise expressed gratitude to the organisers and called on other organisations to undertake similar initiatives.
BY BENJAMIN ARCTON-TETTEY
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
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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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