Ecobank Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by embarking on a tree-planting exercise at Prampram Senior High School.

The exercise is a continuation of a longstanding project initiated by the bank in 2012, when it planted more than 1,200 trees on the school’s campus.

This year’s exercise, undertaken as part of activities marking World Environment Day, formed part of a broader initiative that saw the bank plant more than 2,400 trees at various locations across the country.

Commitment to ecosystem restoration

The Regional Head of Consumer and Commercial Banking at Ecobank Ghana, Charlotte Amankwah, stated that the exercise forms part of a month-long programme of activities reflecting Ecobank’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

She indicated that the bank’s return to Prampram SHS was not merely to plant additional trees, but also to reinforce a legacy project.

Drawing attention to the trees dotted across the school’s campus, she described them as “a testament to the principle of consistency.”

“Today’s intervention goes beyond planting trees to ecosystem restoration. This year, we are adopting a multi-location approach.

“Our focus is not just on planting trees on campus, but also on improving the ambience through greening and landscaping,” she said.

School commends Ecobank

The Headmaster of Prampram SHS, Peter Djan, commended the bank for its decision to plant trees on the campus 14 years ago, noting that the initiative had contributed significantly to greening the school environment.

He expressed delight at Ecobank’s return to assess the progress of the legacy project and renew its commitment through the planting of additional seedlings.

He noted that the trees “will not only improve the school’s aesthetics but also enhance the environment and air quality.”

Mr. Djan assured the bank that the school authorities and students would take full ownership of the trees.

“This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate responsibility towards the environment,” he said.

Forestry commission stresses aftercare

The Forest Range Manager of the Tema-Ada District of the Forestry Commission, Grace Taylor, reiterated the importance of environmental conservation.

She cautioned students about the consequences of indiscriminate tree felling and poor environmental management practices.

“Tree planting is our collective responsibility, but planting trees is only half the job. The aftercare is just as important if we are to grow forests.

“This is not just a one-day event; it is a commitment,” she stressed.