Ghana Bans Wooden School Furniture to Combat Deforestation

Ghana's President Mahama announces a ban on wooden school furniture in a bid to curb deforestation. This initiative, part of a larger effort to combat illegal mining, aims to replace wooden furniture with eco-friendly alternatives such as recycled plastic or metal. The decision follows concerns over the depletion of forest reserves due to illegal logging and mining activities. "It is my intention to issue a directive to stop the use of wood for school furniture," President Mahama stated in a public address shown in the video. The government's commitment to sustainability is evident in this move, which also seeks to protect Ghana's natural resources for future generations. The video shows the president's speech along with footage of the audience.