Mahama Bans Wood in School Furniture to Combat Deforestation

Ghanaian President John Mahama announced a new initiative on World Environment Day, June 5th, 2025, to combat deforestation. The plan involves issuing a directive to ban the use of wood in the production of school furniture. According to The1957News, which captured the announcement on video, the president stated, "It is my intention to issue a directive to stop the use of wood for school furniture so that we can stop the cutting down of our trees." The video shows President Mahama addressing the issue at a public event. The government aims to replace wood with recycled plastic or metal alternatives. One commenter questioned the impact on timber exports, highlighting a potential challenge to the implementation of this initiative. The president's commitment to tackling illegal small-scale mining was also mentioned. This initiative represents a significant step towards environmental conservation in Ghana.