Religious institutions must play active role in environmental stewardship [Video]

The Okyenhene Osagyefuo AmoatiaOforiPanin is tasking religious leaders to take active role in environmental stewardship in the wake of the devastating effect of climate change in global economy and its effect on human survival.

According to Osagyefuo, Ghana remains a religious nation with majority of its citizens deeply believing in either the Christian faith, Islam and/or traditional beliefs.

He said one of the cardinal principles underpinning these religions center on  environmental stewardship, yet our actions often fall short of these teachings.

Delivering a Public lecture Organized by the Graduate Students Association at the University of Ghana, under the theme: Transformational Leadership in Contemporary Ghana, Okyenhene posit that, transformational leaders are passionate, energetic, inspire, and create a sense of commitment and purpose among followers.

He indicated that, religious leaders must endeavor to inspire their followers to lead by the dictate of their religion in conserving the environment.

Osagyefuo said, in Christianity, …