By: Alex Adi
The newly inaugurated Mankesim Waste Treatment Plant in the Central Region is projected to generate around $750,000 in carbon credits, benefiting both the state and the operating company.
Management of the Company says, the revenue will be reinvested into expanding the facility and supporting other sectors of the economy.
The facility has an Integrated Solid Waste Treatment Plant (IRECOP) and a Medical Waste Treatment unit. At the inauguration, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group highlighted the growing value of waste, noting that it is no longer disposable but a valuable resource
.”Waste is no longer disposable; it has become a valuable resource and should not be discarded indiscriminately,” he stated, stressing the importance of innovative waste management practices.
Environment Minister Madam Ophelia Mensah Hayford, recognized the plant’s crucial role in environmental protection, sharing that the project holds personal significance due to her late husband’s involvement.
His Eminence Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of Mankessim, is optimistic about the compost’s potential to transform Mankessim into an agro-processing hub, mentioning his 30-year prayer for a facility to address local waste challenges.
“Thirty years ago, I prayed for a facility like this to address our waste challenges. Today, that prayer has been answered,” he stated.
Sanitation and Water Resources Minister, Madam Seyram Alhassan, stated that the plant is a clear reflection of the government’s dedication to a cleaner Ghana. She emphasized that this facility is one of 16 built nationwide, utilizing cutting-edge technology to convert waste into valuable products like compost and plastic pellets, while creating over 700 jobs.
The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, praised the Medical Waste Treatment facility for its capacity to address medical waste challenges in the region. The plant will process 9,600 kg of hazardous waste per day and generate approximately 300 job opportunities for local youth.
