Gov't ready to partner Zoomlion to drive sustainable development
13th December 2025
The government has expressed its readiness to deepen collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana Limited to make cleanliness, resilience, innovation, and job creation an everyday reality for Ghanaians.
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed, announced on Friday, December 12, as the Guest of Honour at the climax of the Jospong Annual Thanksgiving Service 2025, at its head office at Adjirigarnor, Accra.
“The government is ready to deepen its partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited and Jospong Group’s subsidiaries to drive a Ghana where cleanliness, resilience and innovation and job creation become everyday reality and not a distant aspiration,” Mr. Ibrahim declared.
He noted that this partnership was strategic, as Zoomlion’s work was essential to key national goals: improving local services, creating jobs for young people, safeguarding environmental health, strengthening decentralisation, and ensuring sustainable development.
He affirmed the government’s commitment to “deepen this partnership with the Jospong Group and Zoomlion,” highlighting the critical role of the private sector in national development, particularly in environmental sanitation and waste management.
He placed Zoomlion and Jospong Group’s growth in a historic context, saying, “The first wave was Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s liberation efforts across the continent.
“The second wave was when Ghanaian Black Stars conquered African football, adding that the third wave—Zoomlion’s expansion across Africa—has become another historic symbol of Ghana’s global influence,” he noted.
A Partnership with Proven Results
Mr. Ibrahim highlighted that the existing public-private partnership was a model of success, noting that during an official sanitation benchmarking trip to South Korea, “only two African countries impressed the Koreans: Ghana and Morocco.”
He attributed this recognition to the “36 completed composting, recycling, and waste treatment plants—the largest sanitation infrastructure in West Africa,” developed through the collaboration.
He revealed that Zoomlion’s waste management infrastructure was pivotal in the United Nations adjudging Ghana as the “Sanitation and Waste Management Hub for West Africa” in 2025.
From Jamestown to a Continental Giant
Tracing Zoomlion and the Group’s humble beginnings, the minister noted its expansion from “a small office at Jamestown” to a conglomerate operating in over 14 sectors with 78 subsidiaries across more than 24 African countries.
“Tell me, which other Ghanaian company commands presence in 25 African countries? None,” he stated, calling the feat “historical, inspirational, and a testament to Ghanaian excellence.”
He emphasised the indispensability of the Zoomlion’s work to national development, stating, “As a nation, we cannot discuss environmental sanitation, waste management, public health, the green economy or modern local governance without acknowledging the remarkable contribution of the Jospong Group and Zoomlion.”
The pledge reinforces the symbiotic relationship acknowledged earlier by Jospong Group’s Executive Chairman, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, who cited consistent government support as a cornerstone of the company’s divine-guided success.
In a welcome address, Dr. Siaw Agyepong, attributed the corporation’s remarkable growth from a single printing press to a multi-national industrial leader to divine providence and consistent national support.
He reflected on the Group’s evolution, stating, “Thus far has the Lord helped us.”
He detailed the scale of their flagship environmental arm, Zoomlion, revealing it now operates “36 functional plants spanning solid waste, liquid waste and medical waste treatment,” making Ghana a “centre of industrial excellence on the African continent.”
The Group’s footprint, which began at the Jospong Printing Press in Jamestown in 1995, he stated, now extends across “more than 25 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, The Gambia and Gabon.”
Dr. Siaw Agyepong indicated that “Truly, this is the doing of the Lord, and it is marvellous in our eyes.”
Acknowledging pivotal governmental support, he paid tribute to late President Jerry John Rawlings, who visited Zoomlion facilities “even on his birthday,” late President Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Millis, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He recalled the early days of meeting the then-President (Mr. Kufuor) noting, “I was frightened.”
He also expressed profound grateful to President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Lordina Mahama, for their immense support for his Group.
Dr. Siaw Agyepong concluded that the company’s success was not merely a result of strategy but a “manifestation of divine covenant, revelation and mystery,” framing the group’s story as a national testimony of what is possible with vision and enablement.
[12/12, 1:34 PM] Hummingbird: Minister Declares Zoomlion “Indispensable” to Ghana’s Devt
The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has declared Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its parent, Jospong Group, an indispensable partner to the nation, stating that modern governance and environmental health are inseparable from the Group’s work.
Speaking at the Jospong Annual Thanksgiving Service 2025, on Friday, December 12, at Group’s head office at Adjirigarnor, the Minister provided a sweeping endorsement of the conglomerate’s integral role in national infrastructure.
“As a nation, we cannot discuss environmental sanitation, waste management, public health, the green economy or modern local governance without acknowledging the remarkable contribution of the Jospong Group,” Mr. Ibrahim stated emphatically.
He detailed the extent of the partnership, revealing that “through Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its sister companies, Jospong has become an indispensable partner to the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.”
The collaboration, he said, spans critical services from solid waste collection and recycling to landfill management, fumigation, and the deployment of green technologies.
He explained that the company’s resilience was a testament to its impact, noting, “It is not accidental that the Group has survived three different political administrations.”
He elaborated, “When greatness is before you—and when the work is impactful—you cannot ignore it.”
Highlighting direct benefits to citizens, Mr. Ibrahim credited Zoomlion’s initiatives for ensuring “cleaner water bodies, safer environments, healthier communities, and thousands of jobs for young people across Ghana.”
Furthermore, he placed Zoomlion’s rise in a historic pantheon of Ghanaian influence, declaring it “Africa’s third great movement.”
He elaborated: “The first wave was Dr. Kwame Nkrumah’s liberation efforts across the continent.
“The second was when Ghanaian Black Stars conquered African football, and the third wave—Zoomlion’s expansion across Africa—has become another historic symbol of Ghana’s global influence.”
He also highlighted the company’s unmatched continental footprint, posing a rhetorical question: “Tell me, which other Ghanaian company commands presence in 25 African countries? None.”
He described this achievement as “historical, inspirational, and a testament to the fact that Ghanaian excellence—when guided by discipline, vision, and ethical principles—can stand tall anywhere in the world.”
He concluded by reaffirming the government’s commitment to deepening this essential partnership, cementing the company’s central role in Ghana’s present and future development.
In a welcome address, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Siaw Agyepong, attributed the corporation’s remarkable growth from a single printing press to a multi-national industrial leader to divine providence and consistent national support.
He reflected on the Group’s evolution, stating, “Thus far has the Lord helped us.”
He detailed the scale of their flagship environmental arm, Zoomlion, revealing it now operates “36 functional plants spanning solid waste, liquid waste and medical waste treatment,” making Ghana a “centre of industrial excellence on the African continent.”
The Group’s footprint, which began at the Jospong Printing Press in Jamestown in 1995, he stated, now extends across “more than 25 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, The Gambia and Gabon.”
Dr. Siaw Agyepong indicated that “Truly, this is the doing of the Lord, and it is marvellous in our eyes.”
Acknowledging pivotal governmental support, he paid tribute to late President Jerry John Rawlings, who visited Zoomlion facilities “even on his birthday,” late President Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Millis, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He recalled the early days of meeting the then-President (Mr. Kufuor) noting, “I was frightened.”
He also expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Lordina Mahama, for their immense support for his Group.
Dr. Siaw Agyepong noted that the company’s success was not merely a result of strategy but a “manifestation of divine covenant, revelation and mystery,” framing the group’s story as a national testimony of what is possible with vision and enablement.
In attendance were ministers of state, including Mr. Sam George, members of Parliament, traditional authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, clergy, Muslim clerics, civil society organisations, business owners, and Jospong Group workers.
[12/12, 1:41 PM] Hummingbird: Ghana Named UN Waste Hub on Back of Zoomlion’s Infrastructure
–Says Minister
Ghana’s recognition by the United Nations as the Sanitation and Waste Management Hub for West Africa in 2025 is credited largely to the extensive infrastructure built by Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the Minister for Local Government has revealed.
Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony for the Jospong Group on Friday, December 12, in Accra, detailed how the company’s 36 advanced treatment plants positioned the nation as a continental leader.
“In fact, in 2025, the United Nations adjudged Ghana the Sanitation and Waste Management Hub for West Africa—thanks in large part to Jospong and Zoomlion’s comprehensive sanitation infrastructure,” he stated.
He provided tangible evidence of this capability, citing an official benchmarking trip to South Korea. “Only two African countries impressed the Koreans: Ghana and Morocco,” Mr. Ibrahim said. “When they saw our integrated systems—our recycling plants, composting facilities, and medical waste treatment centres—they asked, ‘How did Ghana achieve this?’”
“The answer is simple,” the Minister declared. “A strong public–private partnership between government and the Jospong Group.”
He identified the core of this achievement as “the 36 completed composting, recycling, and waste treatment plants—the largest sanitation infrastructure in West Africa.”
This network, developed over years of partnership, has not only solved local waste challenges but has also made Ghana a regional model, he said.
The Minister traced the journey of this infrastructure from its humble origins, stating, “From a small office at Jamestown, Jospong has grown into a continental giant.” He revealed the group now “operates in over 14 sectors, with 78 subsidiaries, and has expanded to more than 24 African countries.”
He shared that this infrastructure has become a point of national pride and curiosity abroad, noting, “In all these countries, leaders ask me, ‘What is Ghana’s secret?’ And I tell them about the 36 completed composting, recycling, and waste treatment plants.”
Mr. Ibrahim’s testimony underscores how strategic investment in domestic waste management infrastructure, led by Zoomlion, has propelled Ghana onto the global stage of sustainability and environmental stewardship, turning a public service into a point of national pride and international acclaim.
In a welcome address, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Dr. Siaw Agyepong, attributed the corporation’s remarkable growth from a single printing press to a multi-national industrial leader to divine providence and consistent national support.
He reflected on the Group’s evolution, stating, “Thus far has the Lord helped us.”
He detailed the scale of their flagship environmental arm, Zoomlion, revealing it now operates “36 functional plants spanning solid waste, liquid waste and medical waste treatment,” making Ghana a “centre of industrial excellence on the African continent.”
The Group’s footprint, which began at the Jospong Printing Press in Jamestown in 1995, he stated, now extends across “more than 25 African countries including Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, The Gambia and Gabon.”
Dr. Siaw Agyepong indicated that “Truly, this is the doing of the Lord, and it is marvellous in our eyes.”
Acknowledging pivotal governmental support, he paid tribute to late President Jerry John Rawlings, who visited Zoomlion facilities “even on his birthday,” late President Prof. John Evans Fiifi Atta Millis, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
He recalled the early days of meeting the then-President (Mr. Kufuor) noting, “I was frightened.”
He also expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady, Lordina Mahama, for their immense support for his Group.
Dr. Siaw Agyepong noted that the company’s success was not merely a result of strategy but a “manifestation of divine covenant, revelation and mystery,” framing the group’s story as a national testimony of what is possible with vision and enablement.
In attendance were ministers of state, including Mr. Sam George, members of Parliament, traditional authorities, members of the diplomatic corps, clergy, Muslim clerics, civil society organisations, business owners, and Jospong Group workers.