The Electricity Company of Ghana (Electricity Company of Ghana) in the Ashanti West operational region has contributed to greenery efforts in Kumasi by planting trees as part of initiatives to restore lost vegetation in the Ashanti Region.
The tree-planting exercise, which took place from June 5, 2026 and continued throughout the month, was geared towards the government’s vision of reinstating Kumasi as the Garden City of Ghana.
The exercise aligns with the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources’ agenda to encourage agencies, schools, churches and other institutions to plant trees in support of the government’s “Greening Ghana” initiative.
At a short ceremony at the ECG office in Adum, staff of the company, led by its General Manager, Ing. George Amoah, planted a tree seedling to launch the exercise.
Trees were planted at offices, primary substations, bulk supply points, warehouses, workshops and other facilities across the Ashanti Region.
Addressing the media, Ing. George Amoah said ECG is a socially responsible organisation committed to safeguarding the environment, highlighting the benefits of trees.
“Trees are very important to the livelihoods of human beings as they help produce oxygen for respiration, reduce the impact of carbon dioxide and other harmful gases, provide shade, beautify our surroundings and provide medicinal remedies for ailments,” he said.
He also noted that the company would ensure the sustainability of the planted trees until maturity.
“These trees we are planting are a commitment we are making to society to ensure that generations after us will thank us for maintaining Kumasi as a Garden City and keeping the world in great shape,” he added.
With the rains setting in, Ing. Amoah further advised the public to refrain from seeking shelter under trees close to ECG overhead distribution lines, as it endangers lives.
He cautioned customers to avoid planting trees directly under overhead power lines.
“The tree is a conductor of electricity, so in the event of lightning, it could endanger lives and also cause outages since the protection on the ECG network will trip once the tree touches the network to save lives,” he noted.
Ing. Amoah also cautioned the public against unlawful entry into ECG installations and encouraged customers to report individuals who interfere with the company’s network.
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