Christian youth urged to lead fight against environmental destruction
The Catechist of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Trinity Congregation at Goaso in the Ahafo Region, Ernest Nti Twum, has called on Christian youth across the country to take an active role in protecting the environment. He said the growing destruction of the environment poses a serious threat to Ghana and requires collective efforts, particularly […]
Trinity Congregation's Ernest Nti Twum has urged Ghanaian Christian youth to play a leading role in combating environmental destruction. He highlighted that rampant environmental degradation poses a grave threat to the nation and requires the concerted efforts of all, especially the younger generation. Speaking during the 39th Annual District Conference of the Young People’s Guild in Goaso, Twum identified illegal mining, logging, and littering as key contributors to this problem.
He suggested that the youth can make a significant impact by educating their peers and communities about environmental protection and promoting responsible practices. Twum called for intensified public education campaigns and collaboration with government and private organizations tackling environmental issues. He emphasized that environmental preservation should not solely fall on the government but should be a shared responsibility across individuals, communities, and institutions.
The Young People's Guild District President, Nkrumah-Odoi Josephson, echoed these sentiments, urging the government to crack down on environmental offenses through stricter enforcement of sanitation laws. He expressed worry that some individuals continue to harm the environment with impunity due to ineffective law enforcement. Josephson appealed to authorities to bolster enforcement efforts to ensure those involved in environmentally destructive activities face consequences.
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