UEW Co-operative Credit Union plants 1,000 trees in selected schools in Central and Ashanti regions

By Kutumuyewoo Nabari 

The University of Education Winneba Co-operative Credit Union (UEWCCU), has embarked on a tree planting activity in selected senior high schools in the Central and Ashanti regions in line with its corporate social responsibility under the government’s ‘Trees for Life’ programme.

The union says the initiative seeks to encourage students, teachers and members of the cooperative to promote tree planting in their communities in a collective action to reclaim degraded landscapes, adding that trees play significant role in human lives, providing fresh air for breathing and mitigating climate change.  

“Trees play a vital role in human life, including the provision of fresh air for breathing and mitigating climate change as well as economic values for development.   This year, we are planting 1,000 fruit trees in the beneficiary schools to provide a conducive environment for teaching and learning,” Ms. Christiana Kilson, Chief Executive Officer of the union said in an interview.

“As we recognize the critical role trees play, we have put in place measures which including watering them during the dry season and also engaged agriculture extension officers to help monitor and nurture them to grow to serve its purposes,” she added.

UEWCCU, which was established in 1994 by staff of the University of Education, Winneba as self-help project to address the financial needs of the members, has transitioned into a leading cooperative with branches across the country, leaving impactful footprints in communities where they operate.

The union posted a net surplus of GH¢7.01million for the year 2024, representing a 47.85 percentage growth from the GH¢4.74million recorded in the previous year. The company also made significant strides in growing its investment base and met the loan demands of its members.

Its total assets increased by 53.56 percent, growing from GH¢89.25.million in 2023 to GH¢137.06million in 2024, maintaining its position as a large-size credit union—the third largest in Central region and 7th largest amongst 496 credit unions in Ghana in terms of assets.

Ms. Kilson commended members of the union for their continuous immeasurable support and contributions that has sustained the growth and expansion of the business over the years.