Accra- 7th July, 2015 – The Minister of Environment, Honourable Mahama Ayariga, launched this year’s Ghana Garden and Flower Show organised by Strategic Communications Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa) on Tuesday 7th July 2015 at the Department of Parks and Garden in Accra.

He commended Stratcomm Africa for the innovative thinking that it continues to exhibit in delivering on this annual event with its clear benefits to different sectors of the Ghanaian economy. He said, “At this time in our National development, innovative thinking and selfless dedication are critical and are demonstrated in this initiative, which is clearly contributing to employment and income generation, beauty, health and above all, environmental conservation”.

In the welcome address, Ms. Marcia Azu, Assistant Manager, Brand Communication of Stratcomm Africa indicated that the show takes place from the 10th to the 14th of September, 2015 under the theme: “The World is Your Garden”. She said Stratcomm Africa was delighted to have worked with various stakeholders to grow this Garden and Flower Show into a national event that many look forward to. “This year, the show promises to be even bigger and better”. According to her the vision of the Garden and Flower Movement is of Ghana as a country where every community is a clean, green and beautiful place to live in. She encouraged the general public to embrace the vision and be a part of the Movement.

Ms. Esther A. N. Cobbah, CEO of Stratcomm Africa threw light on the theme of this year’s show. She said, “Environmental conservation is critical for human survival and gardens and flowers play a most critical role in protecting our environment. We need to take responsibility for maintaining a clean and beautiful environment. After all, God created a beautiful garden and placed us all in it. The world dies if our gardens die. The world is our Garden, let’s love and maintain it for our benefit.”

The following organisations were announced as among sponsors of the show: Access Bank, Regimanuel Gray Estates, Topp Core Security, UT Life, Lifebuoy, Coca Cola, Nestlé, Polytank, Indomie, DDP Outdoor and AFGRI Equipment Ghana.

Present at the launch were some leading personalities in Ghana’s horticulture and floriculture industries, including Mrs. Florence Benson of Floben’s Creations, Arafua Apaloo-Anning of Arafua’s Magnificent Gardens, Partrick Masoperh of Hortserve

Landscapes Consult, Gifty Sefa-Boakye of Alpha Beta Flora, Edith Bendig of Flowers and More and Bernard Nana Yaw Tuffour of Floralife Ltd.

Local and international exhibitors flower experts, subsistence gardeners, pot makers, sculptors, florists, landscape owners and real estate developers will be participating in the Garden and Flower Show. There will be workshops and exciting activities including Unusual Gardens, green room clinics, fashion extravaganza among others that people should expect at the show. Garden and Flower Awards will also be outdoored at this year’s event.

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Editor’s Note
About the Ghana Garden and Flower Show
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show is part of the Innovative Ghana Garden & Flower Movement, designed to create awareness about the commercial and psychological benefits of urban beautification and gardening, promote tourism, healthier and modern lifestyles, and also help create employment and income earning opportunities that support Ghana’s growth and development. The movement was initiated in 2013 and the maiden edition of the Show was held in August 2013 at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park.

The 2015 Ghana Garden & Flower Show will be held at the Efua Sutherland Children’s park from 10th to 14th September, 2015.

About Stratcomm Africa
Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa) – Event Organizer Stratcomm Africa is a total Communication, Reputation Management, Events Management and Research Agency specializing in evolving and implementing communications strategies for companies, individuals and governmental institutions in both national and international settings.
Stratcomm Africa is proudly collaborating with its partners to promote and deepen a Gardening and Flower culture in Ghana. Stratcomm Africa believes in using communications to stimulate socio-economic develop-ment. By organizing the Ghana Garden and Flower Show and promoting a Garden and Flower movement in Ghana, Stratcomm Africa is using its expertise to generate awareness among Ghanaians about available natural resources for livelihood enhancements and national development.




Stratcomm Africa is also facilitating information sharing, knowledge transfer and skill development through its role in the Garden and Flower Show and related conference and workshops.
Stratcomm Africa is also using the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement and the Show, as a tool to reinforce Ghana’s position as a compelling investment and tourist destination through the promotion of beautiful Gardens and Flowers in Ghana.



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