Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings calls for balance between development and environment protection
Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings has called for balance between Ghana’s development ambitions and the responsibility to protect the environment.
Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has emphasized the need for a balance between Ghana's development goals and environmental protection. Speaking on September 3, she highlighted that science, technology, and innovation are crucial to the nation's progress but must be pursued in a way that does not compromise environmental conservation.
Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings took over from Dr. Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, who had been serving as caretaker of the ministry since August 7, following the death of Dr. Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed in a helicopter crash. The new minister stressed that protecting Ghana's environment is a collective responsibility, not limited to government actions, but also involving citizens.
She reminded that the nation's Constitution clearly outlines the shared responsibilities of both the government and its citizens in safeguarding the environment. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings underscored the importance of collaboration within the ministry, encouraging personnel to work together, share ideas, and pool their efforts to achieve common objectives.
She stressed the ministry's duty to foster teamwork, cooperation, and collaboration while also raising awareness about the roles and responsibilities of both government and citizens in environmental protection. The minister acknowledged the vast responsibilities ahead of the ministry, assuring Chief Directors and staff that she was committed to working alongside them to meet the institution's goals.
She emphasized that while she holds the position of head, the success of the ministry relies on the collective efforts and cooperation of its personnel. Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings also outlined the standards she expects from her staff, emphasizing discipline, transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources. She noted that the resources entrusted to the ministry are taxpayer contributions towards the country's development and must be handled with care.
Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings expressed her gratitude to the ministry's personnel for their presence, looking forward to a successful collaboration.
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