Miss Metropolitan Ghana 2020 Winner, Nellie Grace Yeboah launches Foundation
The event held at the forecourt of the Ghana Institute of Journalism, Dzorwulu campus, drew participants from the general public and saw performances from Sefashi de Poet and R-Tee.
Miss Yeboah, in her address, noted that Covid-19 was real and the world has already seen its devastating effects across all spheres from homes through to businesses and it was not too late to come together to create a better world for ourselves and other generations to come.
She stated that Covid-19, per records will linger on and so Ghanaians must all embrace the protocols to protect themselves, loved ones and others.
Miss Yeboah sought to embark on a tour as part of her project to selected basic and senior high schools and communities to educate them on their role to play to achieve the overall aim of combating the pandemic and enhancing Ghana’s development.
"Instilling in persons the need to cover the nose and mouth with a mask and proper disposals of same, effective handwashing and deliberate acts of keeping a distance to save lives are but a few of the objectives this project seeks to achieve within the shortest possible time," she said.
She noted that despite a reduction in industrial and commercial waste production due to the slowdown in manufacturing activity, hazardous waste production has significantly increased with higher production from the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
Mrs Opoku revealed that the widespread use of personal protective gear created a massive disruption in the supply chain and waste disposal system, millions of discarded single-use plastics like masks, gloves, aprons, and bottles of sanitizers have been added to the terrestrial environment and caused a surge in plastics washing up the ocean coastlines and causing environment pollution.
She intimated that environmental advocates were concerned that if a drastic measure is not taken to address the current environmental challenge, Covid-19 will reverse the momentum of years-long global battle to reduce plastic waste pollution.
"I believe that addressing waste management and sanitation challenges calls for a joined-up approach, it requires the firm commitment and dedication of all stakeholders, government, private sector, civil society organisations, traditional, religious and opinion leaders, as well as all and sundry to come together to work to find sustainable solutions, including stepping up awareness raising campaigns," she said.
He urged Ghanaians to eat properly in order to boost their immune system to enable it handle the virus.
The launch was sponsored by BF Suma Ghana Limited and Flora by Delta paper mill with support from the Ghana Institute of Journalism and MTN Ghana.
Source: Ernestina Adzo Dika
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