Bibiani NADMO Commemorates World Disaster Risk Reduction Day with Tree Planting at Sefwi Anhwiaso Schools

Bibiani NADMO Commemorates World Disaster Risk Reduction Day with Tree Planting at Sefwi Anhwiaso Schools

The National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality has marked the 2025 World Disaster Risk Reduction Day with a meaningful tree-planting exercise at the Sefwi Anhwiaso Cluster of Schools.

The event aimed at promoting environmental stewardship and disaster prevention education among schoolchildren, brought together students, teachers, and community leaders.

Leading the campaign, Municipal NADMO Coordinator, Madam Abubakar Amina, emphasized the importance of environmental conservation in mitigating the impacts of disasters such as floods, droughts, and climate change. She urged the students to take their studies seriously, stressing that education, knowledge, and discipline play a significant role in developing resilient communities.

“A well-informed and disciplined generation is key to reducing disaster risks in our communities. Planting a tree today is a step toward safeguarding our future,”
Madam Amina stated.

Deputy NADMO Officer, Mr. Prosper Acquah, encouraged both teachers and students to nurture the trees planted, noting that the survival of these trees would symbolize their commitment to protecting the environment. He explained that tree planting is one of the most effective ways to combat the harmful effects of environmental degradation.

“These trees are not just plants; they are life-saving shields against climate-related disasters,”
Mr. Acquah added.

Representing the community, Assembly Member for the Sefwi Anhwiaso Electoral Area, Mr. Sampson Gyapong, commended NADMO for extending disaster education to schools. He called on students to become ambassadors of environmental protection and to share the knowledge gained with their peers and families.

The participating schools included:

Riley-Opoku Anglican JHS , Anhwiaso Methodist Primary & JHS , Anhwiaso M/A Primary & JHS.

Teachers and students actively took part in planting seedlings across the school compound, demonstrating their readiness to contribute to a greener and safer environment.

This initiative formed part of NADMO’s broader commitment to raising awareness on disaster risk reduction, promoting environmental sustainability, and empowering the younger generation with the knowledge needed to build disaster-resilient communities.

Source:Bibianinews.com