Mankessim waste treatment plant is projected to produce $750,000 in carbon credits.
The recently commissioned Mankessim Waste Treatment Facility in the Central Region is projected to produce around $750,000 in carbon credits for the government and the operating entity. This fund will be used for the expansion of the facility and investment in other sectors of the economy.
At the inauguration event on October 10, 2024, Dr. [Name], the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, made this announcement. Joseph Siaw Agyepong underscored the growing importance of waste, indicating that “Waste is no longer disposable; it has become a valuable resource.” Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Ms Seyram Alhassan, commended the plant as a demonstration of the government’s dedication to a cleaner Ghana.
The facility, one of 16 nationwide, uses advanced technology to convert waste into valuable resources such as compost and plastic pellets, generating over 700 jobs. His Eminence Osagyefo Amanfo Edu VI, Paramount Chief of Mankessim, is hopeful about the compost’s ability to turn Mankessim into an agro-processing center. He mentioned praying for this facility for 30 years to address local waste issues.
Ophelia Mensah Hayford, the Minister for Environment, recognized the plant’s significant contribution to environmental preservation. She emphasized the special significance of its completion, given her late husband’s advocacy efforts. Health Minister Dr. Haille Cofie praised the collaborative efforts that led to the successful establishment of the plant. Bernard Okoe-Boye expressed appreciation for the Medical Waste Treatment facility’s capacity to address prevalent medical waste issues in the region.
This facility has the capacity to handle 9,600 kg of hazardous waste per day, leading to the creation of approximately 300 employment opportunities for young individuals in the local community.
