Builsa North MCE Backs’ Tree for Life’ as Path to Environmental Renewal

The Municipal Chief Executive of Builsa North, Solomon Akogti, has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s Tree for Life Restoration Initiative, calling it a timely and visionary step in the fight against environmental degradation and climate change.

Speaking during a commemorative event in Sandema, Akogti highlighted the growing threats facing the municipality, including widespread tree cover loss, deteriorating soil fertility, and recurring droughts. These, he said, have led to increased food insecurity and put sustainable livelihoods at risk.

Yet, despite the grim reality, Akogti remains optimistic. He believes it’s not too late to act and sees the Tree for Life campaign as a vital opportunity to reverse the damage and secure a better future for generations to come.

He emphasised the importance of collective responsibility in restoring degraded lands and supporting sustainable livelihoods. Government bodies, traditional leaders, development partners, schools, and youth groups all have a role to play, he said, urging them to work together to make the initiative a success.

The Builsa North Municipal Assembly, he assured, is ready to partner with relevant stakeholders on community-led afforestation efforts. Planned interventions include the distribution of seedlings, the promotion of agroforestry practices, and the integration of tree planting into civic education and school programmes.

Calling for widespread commitment to environmental stewardship, Akogti encouraged residents to “plant trees today” as a way of sowing hope for a cooler climate, restored ecosystems, better harvests, and greater community resilience.

The ceremony brought together officials from the Municipal Assembly, the Forest Services Division, local traditional leaders, and representatives from both government agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).