The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has disclosed that the government owes Zoomlion Ghana Limited a massive GH¢1.2 billion for waste management services provided over the past two years.
He made this revelation while addressing concerns over delayed payments to firms under the Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) during an interview on Adom TV.
Despite the financial challenges, the Minister emphasized the government’s ongoing collaboration with Zoomlion to tackle waste management issues, with a strong focus on recycling plastic waste.
“We are collaborating closely with Zoomlion to address waste management challenges in the country, particularly focusing on recycling plastic waste,” he stated.
Zoomlion, a leading waste management company in Ghana, has been instrumental in improving sanitation and environmental sustainability. Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim commended the company’s efforts in advancing waste management systems across the country.
“Zoomlion’s commitment to building advanced waste management systems across Ghana remains unparalleled,” he added.
The revelation of the GH¢1.2 billion debt raises concerns about the sustainability of waste management operations in the country, with industry players calling for urgent measures to address the financial burden on service providers.
