The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), in partnership with the Government of Ghana, has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) in Nalerigu.

This 400-ton-per-day facility will serve as a critical component in Northern Ghana’s waste management infrastructure, processing mixed waste, recycling plastics, and producing organic compost to benefit the agricultural community.

 

Representing the Nayire, Naa Bohagu Mahami Sheriga, praised the initiative, calling it a lifeline for the people of the region. “If the plant is to produce organic compost and recycle waste, then the project has indeed come to save our people,” he said.

Naa Sheriga commended the leadership of JGC and its staff, urging them to foster a culture of maintenance to ensure the long-term success of the project. He also emphasized the importance of preserving the land on which the plant is situated.

The Deputy Minister of Sanitation and Member of Parliament for Sissala East Constituency, Hon. Amidu Chinnia Issahaku, representing the Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, underscored the plant’s role in advancing Ghana’s sanitation goals. He highlighted that the facility aligns with the government’s vision of transforming the country’s waste management sector through public-private collaborations.

“This facility, with its 400-ton daily capacity, represents a major step in the government’s efforts to modernize the waste sector and foster partnerships with the private sector,” Hon. Issahaku stated.

He also lauded the contribution of Zoomlion workers for their hard work and commitment in making this vision a reality.

In his address, Mr. Haidar Said, Executive Director of Environment and Sanitation at JGC, delivered remarks on behalf of Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of JGC. Mr. Said recounted the sod-cutting ceremony by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in 2020, celebrating the success of the project.

“This facility, which will process 400 tons of waste per day, is the result of the President’s vision for a cleaner Ghana,” he noted.

He also revealed that a medical waste treatment plant, with an additional capacity of 400 tons, is part of the same complex. Together, these facilities will handle 99% of the waste generated in the Northern Region, ensuring comprehensive waste management.

Mr. Said expressed his gratitude to the chiefs and elders of the North East Regions for their support and acknowledged the resilience of the JGC team and Zoomlion workers.

He also noted the plant’s wider significance, dedicating it to the people of Nalerigu and positioning it as a research and learning center for educational institutions across the country. Additionally, the facility will serve as a tourist center, attracting visitors interested in sustainable waste management practices.

The plant’s establishment has created some 600 direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the economic empowerment of the local community. It also offers carbon credit benefits, reinforcing Ghana’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and combating climate change.

Hon. Zakaria Yidana, North East Regional Minister, expressed his satisfaction with the project’s completion, acknowledging the leadership of President Akufo-Addo and the efforts of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralization, and Rural Development (MLGDRD).

He praised JGC for the successful execution of the project and commended the introduction of initiatives like the District Resilience Improvement Programme (DRIP) and other infrastructural improvements, including road development in the region.

The Nalerigu IRECOP is a game-changer in the North East Region’s waste management sector, offering a sustainable and efficient solution to the region’s waste challenges. By transforming waste into useful resources such as compost and recyclable products, the plant is set to make a lasting impact on both the environment and the local economy.

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Ghana, Accra, Mankessim. Ishmael Awudi is a journalist and a media entrepreneur. He founded Ghana News Guide. GNG is an online news platform that focuses on news stories within Ghana and across the world on a regular basis. The primary objective of GNG is to ensure that news stories are reported as they are, with no filters applied. In its news coverage, GNG strives for professionalism.He also founded Wetour, a local tourism agency aimed at boosting the tourism space in Ghana with the youth at focus.Ishmael works with The Afriam Network as the head of business development. Afriam Network is a global company based in Ghana, Accra that offers a variety of services such as Customer Service, Debt Collection, Order Taking, Lead Generation, Customer Surveys, and Telesales. Ishmael holds a bachelor's degree from the Ghana Institute of Journalism. He won the best online media personality award in 2019 at level 300.He has contributed to several media houses in Ghana including.

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