By Kekeli K. Blamey
Sogakope (V/R), Dec. 16, GNA – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region has organised a health walk to promote environmental awareness and highlight the agency’s objectives.
The event, under the theme “Safeguarding Ghana’s environment since 1974” brought together residents, students, and stakeholders in the district and its development.
Addressing the participants, Mr Derick Ashia Logo, the Area Director of EPA in the South Tongu district, emphasised the importance of environmental protection and the need for collective action to address environmental challenges.
“The EPA is committed to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development. We believe that environmental protection is a collective responsibility, and we need the support of all stakeholders to achieve our objectives,” Mr. Logo stated.
He highlighted the EPA’s objectives which focuses on environmental protection, pollution control, environmental planning, licensing and permitting, waste management, climate change mitigation, environmental education and awareness, collaboration and partnerships.
Mr. Logo stated that the EPA is poised to work with all stakeholders to achieve these objectives and promote environmental sustainability in their various operational jurisdictions.
The South Tongu district faces several environmental challenges, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change. The district’s proximity to the Volta River makes it vulnerable to water pollution, while the increasing demand for land for agricultural and urban development has led to widespread deforestation.
Mr. Logo emphasized that the EPA is committed to addressing these challenges and promoting environmental sustainability in the district.
He expressed gratitude to the Total Child school management and other stakeholders for their support and emphasized the need for continued collaboration to promote environmental protection and sustainable development.
The health walk covered a distance of about five kilometers on the principal streets of Sogakope, and ended at the premises of Total Child School.
Participants carried placards and banners with messages promoting environmental awareness and conservation.