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Report by Edward FRIMPONG
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Ghana Education Service, and Zoomlion Limited Ghana celebrated World Environment Day at the Presbyterian Ascension Hall in Koforidua, the Eastern Regional Capital of Ghana.
In an interview, Dr. Felix Adochere emphasized the shared responsibility in addressing environmental issues, highlighting the importance of collective effort. This year’s event, themed “Land Restoration for Drought Resilience,” featured a quiz competition among basic schools to commemorate World Environment Day, which is observed annually on June 5.
Dr. Adochere expressed the EPA’s commitment to engaging young people to instill the values of land management and environmental protection. He noted that the agency has already collaborated with 15 schools in the region, aiming to cultivate future environmental advocates who will champion sustainable practices.
He stressed the importance of public awareness and collective action in tackling environmental destruction. He also hinted that next year’s celebration would take place in the New Juaben North Municipality.
Mrs. Faustina Shadey, Regional Manager of Zoomlion Limited Ghana’s Eastern Region branch, praised the performance of the basic schools in the inaugural World Environment Day Celebration Quiz Competition. She mentioned the establishment of “Zoom Kids” in several schools, promoting environmental and sanitation awareness.
Freeman Methodist Basic A. emerged as the winner of the quiz competition with a score of 54%, followed by Sarkodie M/A Basic School at 44%, and Nana Kwaku Boateng Basic School in third place. Participants were awarded certificates, Veronica buckets from Zoomlion Ghana Limited, and school bags. Five out of the 15 schools in the region were selected for the competition.
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