On Friday, 9th June 2023, Komenda College of Education joined the nation in observing the Green Ghana Day Flagship Policy.
This flagship policy was launched by the Government of Ghana in 2021 as part of an effort to replenish the country’s degraded environment. The theme for this year’s observation was “Our Forest, Our Health”.
The Principal of the college, Very Rev. Kwesi Nkum Wilson(PhD), who spoke at the event, highlighted the vital role forests play in the ecosystem and for human survival. He added that the college has been an active participant in the Green Ghana initiative for the past three years.
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Dr. Kwesi Nkum Wilson proudly reported that the college had expanded its palm plantation from three (3) acres to ten (10) acres through the initiative.
He expressed his hope that within the next three (3) to four (4) years, the college would not only be selling to improve its Internally Generated Fund (IGF), but also be able to feed the students with the produce.
He thanked the Government and the Forest Ministry for supporting the college with 500 oil palms and 200 coconut seedlings for the 2023 Green Ghana program.
Dr. Wilson encouraged the students to take ownership of the plants they are about to plant, especially the agriculture students. He urged all present to appreciate and protect the land and the beauty of ‘Ghana’s nature’.
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The event was also graced by the Council Member, Traditional ruler, and Director of Finance for the Ministry of Education, Dr. Annan Bonney.
He expressed his admiration for the management of the college and their keen interest in developing the land they have by growing crops and planting trees, which will help the college, the community, and the environment at large for many years to come.
After the encouraging messages, management members, staff, students, and all members of the college community took part in the tree-planting activity, making the day a huge success.