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Elikem Kotoko

Also known as: Mr Elikem Kotoko · Mr Kotoko · Mr. Kotoko · Elikem E. K. Kotoko · Hon. Elikem Kotoko · Elikem Eric Kevin Kotoko

Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission advocating for forest protection, climate investment, and treating forests as strategic economic assets.

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In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures built on waterways without compromise, insisting that political considerations should never take precedence over protecting lives from flooding.

    Floods: Demolish illegal structures on waterways regardless of political cost – Elikem Kotoko
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    The others are the Deputy Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko; staff of the Forestry Commission; representatives from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT); management and staff of Karpowership Ghana; students; and members of the Essikado community.

    Karpowership Ghana leads community tree planting exercise in Essikado, reinforces commitment to a greener future
  5. Joy Online

    The Deputy Chief Executive (Operations) of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Eric Kevin Kotoko, commended Karpowership Ghana for its commitment to environmental protection through the tree planting exercise.

    Karpowership Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Western Region as Forestry Commission urges protection of seedlings
  6. Joy Online

    Elikem Kotoko, raised concerns on social media about the aircraft involved and questioned whether airlines operating routes to Africa were deploying ageing aircraft.

    KLM Flight returns to Accra after reported onboard fire scare; no injuries recorded
  7. Joy Online

    Addressing the gathering, Deputy National Organiser of the NDC and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko urged party members to remain steadfast in upholding the core ideals that inspired the June 4 Revolution.

    NDC UK & Ireland marks 47th June 4 anniversary, expands reach with 2 new branches
  8. Joy Online

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Mr Elikem Kotoko, has called for increased investment in climate action, environmental protection and sustainable development, stressing that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles have become central to ec

    Elikem Kokoto courts climate investment, says Ghana is positioning itself for green growth
  9. Joy Online

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says strong governance systems will be critical if Ghana is to attract climate finance and sustainable investment.

    Strong governance key to unlocking climate investment – Elikem Kotoko tells Ghana-UK Summit
  10. Joy Online

    Speaking at the Ghana-UK Business Summit in London, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, said public funding alone would be insufficient to address the scale of climate challenges facing Ghana and other developing countries.

    Ghana seeks private capital for forest restoration, carbon markets at UK Summit
  11. Joy Online

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Elikem Kotoko, says Ghana’s forests must no longer be viewed solely as conservation assets but as strategic investment assets capable of attracting capital, generating jobs and driving sustainable economic growth.

    Forests are now investment assets, not just conservation assets – Elikem Kotoko
  12. May 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, and chaired by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Mr Elikem Kotoko.

    GCB Bank deepens efforts in sustainable financing drive
Society

Demolish illegal waterway structures without political fear, Kotoko urges

The News

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures on waterways without compromise, arguing that political considerations must not take precedence over protecting lives from flooding. The Ghana Armed Forces have been assigned to lead post-flood recovery operations under a wider government flood mitigation initiative.

19 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Demolish illegal waterway structures without political fear, Kotoko urges

    The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission has urged authorities to demolish all illegal structures on waterways without compromise, arguing that political considerations must not take precedence over protecting lives from flooding. The Ghana Armed Forces have been assigned to lead post-flood recovery operations under a wider government flood mitigation initiative.

    19 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Karpowership Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Essikado sustainability exercise

    Karpowership Ghana led a tree-planting exercise in Essikado, Western Region, on June 12, planting 1,000 trees including mahogany and mansonia species as part of its environmental sustainability and community development efforts. The initiative brought together regional officials, traditional leaders, Forestry Commission staff, and students to support Ghana's afforestation agenda.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Karpowership Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Western Region

    Karpowership Ghana planted 1,000 trees in Essikado community, Western Region, as part of the Green Ghana Day and Tree For Life initiative to support afforestation and environmental sustainability. The Forestry Commission's Deputy Chief Executive commended the effort as a model partnership between government, communities, and the private sector needed to protect forests from deforestation, illegal mining, and bushfires.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. KLM flight returns to Accra after reported onboard fire scare

    A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Accra to Amsterdam turned back about 45 minutes after take-off on Thursday night following a reported onboard fire scare and landed safely in Accra with no injuries reported. The exact cause of the fire scare remains unclear as KLM and aviation authorities have yet to issue a detailed statement.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. NDC UK & Ireland marks 47th June 4 anniversary, opens two branches

    The UK & Ireland Chapter of Ghana's National Democratic Congress commemorated the 47th anniversary of June 4 with an event in Southend, Essex, attended by party officials and Ghana's Deputy High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, reaffirming commitment to revolutionary values of probity, accountability, and good governance. The chapter also announced expansion with two new branches.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Ghana positioning for green growth through climate investment

    Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission Elikem Kotoko called for increased investment in climate action and sustainable development at the Ghana-UK Summit in London, arguing that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are now central to economic growth and investment decisions. He highlighted Ghana's progress in forestry initiatives including the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme and the Ghana Shea Landscape Emission Reduction Project.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Strong governance critical for Ghana climate investment attraction

    The Forestry Commission's Deputy Chief Executive Officer told a Ghana-UK Business Summit in London that Ghana must strengthen governance systems, transparency, and accountability to attract climate finance and sustainable investment, alongside its natural resources.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana seeks private capital for forest restoration and carbon markets

    Ghana is working to attract private investment in forest restoration, carbon markets, and nature-based solutions to address climate finance needs. The Forestry Commission notes that public funding alone is insufficient to tackle the scale of climate challenges facing Ghana and other developing countries.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's forests viewed as investment assets, not just conservation

    Deputy CEO of the Forestry Commission Elikem Kotoko told the Ghana-UK Business Summit in London that Ghana's forests should be leveraged as strategic investment assets capable of attracting capital and driving sustainable economic growth, noting that programmes like the Ghana Cocoa Forest REDD+ Programme demonstrate how environmental protection and economic development can advance together.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. GCB Bank advances ESG agenda through sustainable financing initiatives

    GCB Bank has outlined sustainable financing initiatives supporting climate resilience, financial inclusion and responsible business growth as part of its ESG agenda. Over the past 18 months, the bank has intensified its sustainability agenda through policy, operational and financing interventions, including establishing a Board-level Sustainability Committee and developing a Sustainability Framework.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

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