Ecobank Ghana has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability by planting 2,000 trees in the Chipa Forest, bringing the total number of trees planted by the bank in the forest over the past two years to 3,800.
The tree-planting exercise forms part of Ecobank Ghana’s corporate social responsibility and environmental stewardship initiatives, while also supporting the Government of Ghana’s Tree for Life programme.
Speaking at the event, the Head of Corporate Communications at Ecobank Ghana, Kasser Tee, said the bank remains committed to efforts aimed at restoring degraded forest reserves and promoting environmental sustainability.
“Today, we have planted 2,000 trees here at the Chipa Forest. Last year, we planted about 1,800 trees in the same forest, bringing the total number of trees planted by Ecobank Ghana in this forest to 3,800,” he stated.
He explained that the initiative aligns with the government’s Tree for Life programme, which seeks to restore degraded forests and improve environmental health.
“This exercise forms part of the Government of Ghana’s Tree for Life initiative, which is aimed at greening degraded forests, restoring and sustaining the environment. As a responsible corporate institution, Ecobank is proud to support this initiative and is replicating similar tree-planting exercises across the country,” he said.
He added that environmental sustainability remains a key pillar of the bank’s broader sustainability agenda.
Meanwhile, the Tema-Ada Forest District Manager, Linda Ansah, commended Ecobank Ghana for its continuous support of national afforestation efforts.
“Ecobank’s tree-planting initiative is in line with the government’s agenda to plant 30 million trees across Ghana. Partnerships such as this are critical in helping us achieve our national environmental goals,” she said.
She assured that the Forestry Commission would continue to monitor and protect the planted trees to ensure their survival and long-term impact.
“We will continue to protect, nurture and sustain these trees to ensure they grow and contribute meaningfully to environmental sustainability and ecosystem restoration,” she added.
The Tree for Life initiative is one of the government’s flagship programmes aimed at increasing forest cover, combating climate change and promoting sustainable environmental practices across the country.
