EPA warns Savannah Region residents against destructive environmental practices

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a warning to residents of the Savannah Region to take responsibility for their environmental impact. According to the Savannah Regional Director of EPA, Abu Iddrisu, the actions people take in their daily lives will directly affect the environment. Speaking to local stakeholders, Dr. Iddrisu emphasized the importance of treating the environment with care and respect.

The region is known for its natural resources, including gold deposits, rivers, and a rich ecosystem, but activities such as illegal sand and gravel extraction, tree felling, illegal mining, and commercial charcoal production are threatening these resources.

Dr. Iddrisu expressed his willingness to collaborate with local authorities and individuals to protect the environment and its natural assets. He stressed the EPA's commitment to supporting government policies and working closely with chiefs and community members. The Savannah Region covers a vast area of 34,000 square kilometers, with a majority of its land dedicated to agriculture.

In order to garner support for the preservation of these valuable resources, Dr. Iddrisu assured the region's Overlord, Yagbowura Bii-kunuto Soale Jewu, that the EPA is prepared to "put our lives and energy on the line" to ensure proper management of the environment.

Overlord Yagbowura expressed gratitude for the EPA's partnership and pledged his support in protecting the environment. He emphasized the importance of all stakeholders, including chiefs and community members, in being ambassadors for environmental protection.