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GPHA inaugurates Green Clubs
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The Ghana Ports and Habours Authority (GPHA) in partnership with Coastal Conservancy Organisation (CCO) has inaugurated GPHA’s Green Clubs Association with membership drawn from 12 basic schools in Tema.
The environmental clubs are groups of students, teachers and volunteers that are committed to raising awareness about environmental issues and to reduce negative environmental impact as individuals, school community and as citizens of the world.
In a speech read on his behalf, the Director General of GPHA, Mr Michael Luguje said trees had been steadfast allies to humans, given the destructive effects of climate change, pollution and loss of biodiversity.
Mr Luguje said his expectation was that the clubs would be made up of pupils who were concerned about the environment and were committed to learning and raising awareness about environmental issues.
“Again, we expect the club to work on projects benefiting the environment like debates on the environment, awareness creation and tree planting. As a Green Club, I wish that you will make greening Tema through tree planting one of key objectives,” he told the school children.
He noted, however that, the importance of planting trees transcended beyond mere physical benefits, adding that “it is a recognition of our responsibility to the environment, a responsibility that each one of us carries, regardless of age or background.”
The Chairman of CCO, Justice Lionel Eshun stated that the Green Ghana Project initiated by President Akufo-Addo was a call on all Ghanaians to rise up to the occasion and plant more trees and nurture them.
“As of March 2023, the CCO and GPHA had planted 1,139 trees with 86 per cent growth survival rate and 1,234 as of October 2023 covering a total land area of 3, 900, 000 square metres,” he disclosed.
Mr. Eshun commended the Forestry Commission (FC) for their support and technical know-how in planting and sustaining the growth of the trees.
From Ken Afedzi, Tema
Over 20 structures built within the 50-metre buffer zone of the Kpeshie Lagoon at the Laboma Beach Resort in the La Dade-Kotopon Municipality were on Sunday demolished by the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC).
Buildings such as single-unit semi-detached under construction and completed chalets at the resort were pulled down while portions of a newly constructed perimeter wall were also demolished. Read More
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About 120 golfers from clubs across Ghana participated in an 18-hole competition, dubbed ‘MTN 30th Anniversary CEO Invitational Golf Tournament’ held at the Achimota Golf Club on Saturday.
At the end of the hectic day, Frederick Semenu Duvor won the Men’s Group A event with 39 points, while Julienne Afi claimed the Ladies’ Group A title with the same score.
Yaw Mireku Jnr. won the Men’s Group B with an impressive 45 points, while Kous Louanges Mang took the Ladies’ Group B title with 38 points.
Kofi Mangesi won Men’s Group C with 40 points while Elorm R. Akuash Bonney claimed the Ladies’ version with 42 points.
In the Seniors Division, Jan Vogel emerged winner of the men’s category with 39 gross, while Helen Appah topped the ladies’ category with 44 gross.
Addressing participants, the company’s Board Chairman, Mr Ishmael Yamson, urged the company to approach its next phase with the same resilience, discipline and determination that have defined its success over the past three decades.
He drew a striking parallel between the game of golf and MTN Ghana’s three-decade journey, describing both as long games in which success depends less on one spectacular moment than on consistency, patience, judgment and the ability to recover from setbacks.
He said, golf had taught him a lesson that extended far beyond the fairways, thus, a round cannot be won on the first hole.
In golfing terms, he said, MTN Ghana had encountered its share of regulatory bunkers, competitive hazards and unexpected storms that had forced the company to pause, reassess and change its approach.
But those challenges, he suggested, were part of the journey rather than reasons to abandon it.
By Andrew Nortey
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