The 2024 nominees of the prestigious Forty Under 40 Awards have embarked on a tree planting exercise in support of the environment near the Achimota over-pass in the Okaikwei North District of the Greater Accra Region.

Dubbed "Plant More Trees Project", the initiative is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility activities of Xodus Communications Limited, the organisers of the award.

The planting of trees is to champion the theme for this year's event, "Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship".

The tree planting exercise on Thursday, August 1, was done in collaboration with PayAngel (Ultimate Sponsor of the award), WeCare, FeDems, National Alternative Employment and Livelihood Programme, and the Okaikwei North District Assembly.

During the exercise, the Chief Executive Officer of Xodus Communications Limited, Richard Abbey Junior, said it is in line with the company's mandate to support and protect the environment. He thanked Dr Opoku Mensah of the WeCare Foundation for the technical support.

According to him, the gesture will go a long way to prolong the existence of mankind and living organisms on Earth.

"Trees are important in giving lives, and without trees, we cannot breathe. Therefore, we called on our nominees for this year's award, sponsors and stakeholders to assist in the Green Ghana project, "Mr Abbey Jnr. stated.

Excited about the exercise, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Okaikwei North Constituency, Boye Laryea thanked Xodus Communications Limited for contributing to protecting the environment by planting more trees. He also assured the team that the plants would be well taken care of to serve the purpose for which they were planted.

"We are happy, generally to have the Xodus Communications’ nominees for 2024 Forty Under 40 Awards, sponsors to embark on this initiative," he said.

This year's Forty Under 40 Awards will be held at the Kempinski Gold Coast Hotel on Friday, 7th September, to celebrate young achievers under Forty years.