NPA ladies plant 830 mahogany seedlings

Members of the National Petroleum Authority Ladies Association (NAPET) have planted 830 mahogany seedlings on one hectare of land in poor condition within the Chipa Forest Reserve at Kordiabe in the Greater Accra Region. It contributed to efforts to reverse the negative consequences of climate change on the environment, and also showed the dedication of the association to sustainable development and community health.

The initiative also is in line with Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goals One, Three and 13, with a focus on poverty, health and actions on climate change in particular.

Victoria Nipah, the President of National Petroleum Authority Ladies Association (NAPET), said the planting trees would have a lot of benefits, including improved air quality and shaded areas, among others, adding “trees refresh the air, they give shade, and also help our mental health”.

She elaborated on how the association partnered the Forestry Commission to identify the best trees to plant to guarantee the success of the initiative and its effectiveness.

In addition, the president that the association had made arrangements for the ongoing maintenance of the trees to enable them to survive.

She stated that “We have supported the Forestry Commission to do their best to maintain the trees to ensure that they grow.” She again added that members would regularly check in on the site to monitor progress. Mrs Victoria  Nipah the President of National Petroleum Authority Ladies Association (NAPET) appreciated the significant contribution of their parent company, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) , and its subsequent chief executives, who she said had supported their various diverse projects.

The District Manager of the Tema Ada Forest District, Linda Ansah, showed a deep gratitude to the association for their prompt response.

She said the government the efforts unfortunately didn’t yield the desired results in restoring the degraded forest, hence the importance of assistance from corporate bodies such as the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to restore degraded reserves like Chipa.

The manager of the National Petroleum Authority Ladies Association (NAPET), therefore, called upon other corporate partners to come together with the commission same as the environmental initiatives to conserve the nation’s resources.

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