Telecel Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability after reaching a milestone of 43,000 trees planted nationwide, with the latest phase of its climate resilience initiative taking place at the Chipa Forest Reserve in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region.
Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, the telecommunications company mobilized 230 staff volunteers, alongside 20 pupils from the Shai Osudoku District and officials of the Forestry Commission, to plant 10,000 trees aimed at restoring degraded landscapes and strengthening biodiversity.
The exercise happening for the second time in the area saw the planting of Acacia and Cassia species, selected for their resilience and ability to thrive in harsh and arid conditions.
Addressing the media, Chief Executive Officer of Telecel Ghana, Patricia Obo-Nai, said the exercise forms part of the company’s commitment to planting 10,000 trees annually as a contribution to Ghana’s environmental conservation efforts and the global fight against climate change.
“Climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss continue to pose significant challenges to our environment. As a responsible corporate institution, we remain committed to restoring degraded landscapes and contributing meaningfully to environmental sustainability through our annual tree-planting initiative,” she stated.
She further noted that Telecel Ghana remains focused on delivering long-term environmental impact through practical interventions that support ecological restoration and climate resilience.
Meanwhile, Tema District Manager of the Forestry Commission, Linda Ansah, used the occasion to caution individuals engaged in illegal activities such as sand winning and indiscriminate firewood harvesting within forest reserves.
“We want to remind the public that activities such as sand winning and unauthorized harvesting of firewood contribute significantly to the destruction of our forest reserves. Those who continue to engage in such practices risk facing the full rigours of the law,” she warned.
Some participants also shared their experiences following the exercise, describing it as a meaningful opportunity to contribute to environmental conservation while raising awareness about the importance of protecting Ghana’s natural resources.
The initiative forms part of Telecel Ghana’s broader corporate social responsibility agenda and reflects the company’s growing investment in climate action, environmental stewardship and sustainable development across the country.
