Ghana’s Vice President, Dr. Bawumia, has commissioned a state-of-the-art medical waste treatment facility in the Upper West Region, capable of processing over 500 kilograms of medical waste per day. The facility represents a significant advancement in the region’s waste management capabilities.
Dr. Bawumia praised the collaborative efforts between the government and the Jospong Group of Companies, led by Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, in revolutionizing Ghana’s waste management sector.
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been instrumental in promoting waste management infrastructure across the country, and his vision has now materialized with the completion of 10 Integrated Recycling and Compost Plants (IRECOPs) and seven Medical Waste Plants, including the new facility in Wa.
The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders for their partnership over the period. He emphasized the importance of collaborative effort in achieving these milestones.
Ing. Senam Tengey, General Manager of Medical Waste Limited, explained that the facility uses advanced mechanical and biological treatment mechanisms to dispose of hazardous medical waste safely. The facility also has a digital platform that allows healthcare facilities to request waste pickups via phone, ensuring efficient and timely service.
The new facility is expected to improve the safe and effective disposal of medical waste in the region, contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.
The newly commissioned medical waste treatment facility in the Upper West Region is expected to create several job opportunities for youths in the region, particularly in the Kperisi community. The facility, which is a combination of recycling and composting, medical waste plant, wastewater treatment plant, research and tourism hub, and waste recovery center, will provide 300 direct and 1,000 indirect jobs locally.
The facility’s General Manager, Ing. Senam Tengey, highlighted the importance of the facility in promoting job creation and development in the region.
Ecosteryl’s West Africa Area Sales Manager, Ms. Sophie Malu, commended Zoomlion’s commitment to creating a healthier and more sustainable future. She emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in environmental protection and highlighted Ecosteryl’s long-standing partnership with Zoomlion.
Ms. Malu praised Zoomlion’s efforts in enhancing the quality of life and fostering an eco-friendly future.
The Upper West Regional Minister, Mr. Stephen Yakubu, expressed gratitude to President Akufo-Addo and Zoomlion for their continued efforts to improve the lives of Ghanaians, particularly in the Upper West Region.
The facility’s potential for eco-tourism and its contribution to research and job creation were also highlighted.
The Deputy Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Hon. Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, emphasized the project’s role in providing sustainable employment for local communities and thanked the landowners for their support.
Cumulatively, the ten facilities will create over 10,000 jobs in the plastics recycling and organic fertilizer sectors.
Additionally, the plants will serve as research and training centers for academic institutions such as the SD Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SD-UBDS) and various technical and educational colleges.
