As part of its bold Africa Expansion Project, the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has paid a working visit to Mombasa, Kenya, where he held strategic discussions with the Governor of Mombasa County, H.E. Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir.
The high-level meeting focused on building a strong partnership to enhance sustainable waste management in Mombasa, using innovative solutions to tackle sanitation challenges while creating economic opportunities for local communities.
“Our mission is to turn Africa’s sanitation challenges into engines of opportunity and growth,” Dr. Agyepong stated. “Africa is ready — and Mombasa is a key partner in this transformative agenda.”
Governor Nassir welcomed the Jospong delegation and expressed strong interest in collaborating with the Group, acknowledging its proven track record across the continent. He emphasized the need for practical solutions that can deliver immediate impact while laying the foundation for long-term environmental resilience.
Jospong Group has already advanced operations in other countries on the continent where it is successfully deploying scalable waste management systems, creating jobs, and promoting a circular economy.
Dr. Agyepong noted, “Our expansion into Kenya is not just about growth — it’s about sharing our experience, building local capacity, and supporting African-led development. Together, we can reimagine the future of waste management on the continent.” With over 60 subsidiaries operating in diverse sectors, Jospong Group continues to champion African excellence through innovative, sustainable, and inclusive business models.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, is pleased to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the City of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), aimed at strengthening and supporting the city’s waste management infrastructure through technical expertise and sustainable systems development.
Signed on May 26, 2025, this partnership reflects Zoomlion’s unwavering commitment to building cleaner, healthier African cities by offering innovative, locally integrated solutions that empower communities and governments alike.
The MoU outlines collaboration on a 360-degree sustainable waste management framework, focusing on the recovery, processing, and conversion of waste into valuable resources, while enhancing existing infrastructure. Zoomlion will support and complement the work of existing local service providers, ensuring their roles are strengthened—not replaced.
The project is expected to create approximately 5,000 new jobs across the broader waste management value chain in Kinshasa and will introduce technical know-how, job training, and infrastructure investment to elevate the city’s transition toward a circular economy.
Hon. Léon Mulumba Mwana Nshiya, Provincial Minister for Environment and Sustainable Development, who signed on behalf of the City of Kinshasa, noted:
“This agreement is a symbol of our strong will and unwavering commitment to build a cleaner, greener Kinshasa.”
Mr. Daniel Amuyaw Addo, who led the Jospong Group delegation, added:
“This partnership reaffirms our dedication to inclusive development and sustainable innovation. We are here to work alongside Kinshasa’s existing ecosystem, not to disrupt it. Our role is to strengthen, support, and deliver long-term value.”
As a token of goodwill, a symbolic gift was presented to H.E. Daniel Bumba Lubaki, Governor of Kinshasa, who stated:
“I believe this project will not only improve Kinshasa’s environmental future, but will serve as a benchmark for Africa’s role in shaping sustainable global cities.”
This collaboration marks another key milestone in Zoomlion’s broader African agenda—empowering cities with infrastructure, creating green jobs, and reinforcing a united path toward a circular, sustainable future.
In pursuit of its mission to enhance the proper disposal of waste, the E&S group, operating under the renowned Jospong Group of Companies in Africa, has completed the construction and inauguration of an ultra-modern medical waste treatment plant in Adegya, Ashanti region. This milestone marks the first-ever facility of its kind in the area.
At the facility’s commissioning, Hon. Mahama Asei Seini, the Deputy Minister of Health, emphasized that Ghana’s commitment to safeguarding public health, preserving the environment, and promoting sustainable development is evident through the establishment of this facility.
Emphasizing the importance of proper medical waste management, Hon. Mahama Asei Seini highlighted that medical waste contains potentially infectious and hazardous materials, posing significant risks to human health and the ecosystem when not handled appropriately.
He stressed the necessity of adopting responsible and efficient measures to curb disease transmission, safeguard healthcare workers, and reduce environmental impacts.
Furthermore, he mentioned that the facility would cater to all healthcare establishments in the region and neighboring towns. With a daily waste treatment capacity of 10,000kg (10 tonnes), the facility is set to create more than 200 direct and indirect job opportunities.
Haida Said, the Executive Director of Processing Cluster E&S Group, emphasised that the pandemic brought into focus the crucial importance of handling medical waste with caution to prevent the spread of infectious diseases within the country. He extended his gratitude to President Nana Addo for fostering an enabling environment that allows the private sector to contribute effectively to this vital cause.
Hiahene Prof. Oheneba Boakye Adjei, representing Otumfou Osei Tutu, expressed admiration for the partnership between the Government of Ghana, Ecosteryl of Belgium, and the Jospong Group, which successfully brought the project to life.
H.E. Harriet Sena Siaw-Boateng, the Ghana ambassador to Belgium, viewed the facility as a significant milestone, underscoring Ghana’s dedication to achieving Sustainable Development Goals SDGs. 3 and 12.
The Kumasi Medical Waste Treatment facility is part of a broader initiative undertaken by the Jospong Group of companies in collaboration with the Ghanaian government. Their joint effort aims to establish 14 centralized medical waste treatment facilities throughout the country
The primary purpose of the Kumasi Medical waste treatment facility is to collect and treat hazardous healthcare waste components, including used syringes, blood-stained materials, pathological waste, COVID-19 waste, and waste from vaccination exercises. It serves all healthcare facilities within the region and its surrounding areas. The facility is equipped with two state-of-the-art Microwave Treatment Equipment that have a daily capacity to handle an average of 10,000kg (10 tonnes) of hazardous waste. This equipment not only effectively treats the waste but also recycles it, adding value and reducing the amount of waste destined for landfills.
The non-incineration technique employed by the equipment ensures there are no atmospheric pollutants released, promoting environmental health and safety.
In addition to the treatment equipment, the facility features a Coldroom for waste storage and specialized waste trucks for transporting medical waste from various healthcare facilities to the treatment site.
The facility also aligns with Ghana’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically contributing to the goals related to environmental sustainability, health and decent work, and economic growth.
Overall, the facility plays a crucial role in addressing the proper management and treatment of hazardous healthcare waste in Ghana. By utilizing advanced technology, recycling capabilities, and adhering to environmental and safety standards, the facility contributes to the achievement of national and international sustainability goals.
The Jospong Group was honored to host Dr. Somthai Wongcharoen, President of Wongpanit and the Thailand delegation during their recent visit to Ghana. Their visit was a testament to the strong relationship between our two companies and we are grateful for their interest in learning more about our operations in the waste management space .
We were especially impressed by Dr. Somthai’s expertise in waste management and his commitment to sustainability. During his visit, he shared his knowledge and best practices with our officials and leaders, highlighting the importance of reusing waste and promoting recycling.
Dr. Somthai and the delegation also took the time to visit some of our subsidiaries, including JA Plant Pool, SSGL, IRECOP, ACARP, Waste Landfill, KCARP, and UPPR.
We want to thank Dr. Somthai and the Wongpanit delegation for their commitment to building bridges between our companies. We look forward to continuing our partnership and exploring new opportunities for collaboration, especially in the areas of waste management and sustainability.
In line with its mission to improve the lives of people, a leading conglomerate in Africa, Jospong Group of Companies has constructed a 300 bed facility for young soldiers at the 37 Military Hospital.
The building which was commissioned by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo on February1, 2023 is named “Joseph Siaw Agyepong Young Soldiers Block.”
Commissioning the Block on Wednesday, the President stated that the 37 Military Hospital, usually, finds itself with a lot of young soldiers posted to the Unit to commence their basic training in medical care.
According to the President, it is for this reason that the then Director General of Health Services at the hospital, Brigadier General Ralph Ametepe, conceived and started the project in 2016.
“With the use of internally generated funds, the project stood at 40% complete in 2018 when it run out of funds and stalled.”
“It is good to note that successive Directors at the Hospital continued the project, albeit at a slow pace, until the project was revived in 2021 by the current Chief of Defence Staff,” he said.
“I am told that the Chief of Defence Staff, Vice Admiral Seth Amoama, in 2021, made an appeal to the Jospong Group of Companies to assist with the completion of this block, a request which was duly heard and answered,” the President said.
The President also paid glowing tribute to Jospong Group of Companies for its efforts saying: “I am told Jospong Group of Companies agreed to complete the project as a Corporate Social Responsibility at no cost to the Ghana Armed Forces. Jospong, well done, ayekoo!!”
For that reason, he stated that the edifice is named the “Joseph Siaw Agyepong Young Soldiers Block, “after the Executive Chairman and Founder of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong.
According to the President, the project formed part of the Phase 1 and 2 of the Barracks Regeneration and the Military Housing Projects in 2020 and 2021 respectively all of which are aimed at providing decent accommodation for the military.
The Defense Minister, Hon. Dominic Nitiwul, said one of the major challenges facing GAF was accommodation, and therefore appealed for assistance.
Earlier, in a brief remark, the Executive Chairman of the JGC, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, expressed his profound gratitude to the Military High Command for the opportunity to support a worthy cause.
He indicated that the Group sees the gesture as an opportunity to contribute their quota through its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to an institution as important as the Ghana Army.
He said Jospong Group supports institutions whose mission resonates with the corporate mission of JGC which is to improve lives people in the society.
According to Dr. Siaw Agyepong, his organization has enjoyed a good collaboration with the Armed Forces as their Senior Executives, Young Executives, drivers and operatives of Ecozoil have benefitted from the rich expertise from various outlets of the Ghana Armed Forces.
“This is indeed my personal admiration for the military for the mark of discipline, professionalism and excellence”, he underscored.
“I am inspired by what I am witnessing here today and this has further reinforced the company’s resolve to continue to contribute our widow’s might to the 37 Military Hospital in other areas of interest which they wish to embark on,” Dr Siaw Agyepong said.
Also present at the event were the Military High Command, The Interior Minister, Mr Ambrose Dery, Hon Kennedy Agyepong, Directors from the Ministry of Defense and executives of the Jospong Group.
The construction was undertaken by Georotche a subsidiary of FEDEMS Group. Jospong Group is a conglomerate of over 60 companies headquartered in Ghana , with operations in other African countries such as Zambia, Togo, Angola and Sierra Leone. The Group is into Waste management and allied services, automobile and equipment, logistics and construction, manufacturing, banking and insurance, Media and agriculture and agribusiness among others. The Group’s latest interest is into rice production to feed the West African sub region.
The Integrated Recycling and Compost Plants (IRECOPs) project that was launched with sod-cutting ceremonies across the 16 regions of the country in 2020, has reached far advanced stages of completion with the first of it all being commissioned by the president, H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on the 24th August, 2022.
In a grand event at the IRECOP site in Damongo, the President, in the company of the Savannah Regional Minister – Hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibril, Member of parliament for the Damango Constituency – Hon. Samuel Abu Jinapor, Minister for Information – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister for Local Government – Dan Kwaku Botwe, Minister for Roads and Highways – Hon. Kwasi Amoako-Attah and some government officials graced the occasion to rally their support to this landmark achievement in the Savannah Region and the Country. Seated graciously in the midst of the people of Damongo was the Vice President of the Savannah House of Chiefs – Buipewura Abdullai Jinapor, and 32 other paramount Chiefs.
The event was kick started by a warm welcome address by the Savanah Regional Minister, iterating the salience of the completion of the project and its tremendous foreseeable benefits to the people of Damongo and surrounding communities. He then thanked the president for showing endless support to the Savanah Region and extended profound gratitude again for the creation of the new regions which includes the Savanah Region, and said that this will foster speedy development and build a strong foundation for sustainable development in the regions and country. “Now Savannah has a place, respect and recognition. And for that, the people are very grateful.”
Followed by a message from the Yagbonwura – President of the Savannah Regional House of Chiefs, he complimented the president on delivering on his promise to deliver a region to the people of the Gonja Kingdom, which has resulted in the establishment of other structures and facilities for his people. He then thanked the executive chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies for establishing the integrated recycling and compost plant in the region and assured that the people in the region will assist in providing raw materials to the plant and also develop maintenance culture to protect the facility.
Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong spoke right after and in his speech, recalled the task received by him and the Jospong Group of Companies to establish a composting plant, which has been delivered after just a couple of years. Highlighting the superb works that has been done in these years. He stated that, the global crisis highlights the president’s vision and foresight of investing into a compost fertilizer facility, saying: “Global events of today points to your visionary leadership, when you supported the establishment of a compost plant, which had the capacity to produce fertilizer, little did we know that there will be a Russia-Ukrainian war. As we all know, the war has had serious consequences on fertilizer imports. The capacity to forsee problems and respond to them with the boldness of vision is the mark of a good leader like President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.”
The president has established 38 waste treatment plants in the areas of solid, liquid and medical waste across the 16 regions of the country which will collect, treat and process municipal waste into usable products.”
He also reiterated the importance of the plant to the people as it will create several job opportunities, 200 direct jobs and 300 indirect jobs for people that will haul the waste to the treatment site.
He expressed profound gratitude to the President, he Hon. Minister for Sanitation and Waste Management – Cecilia Abena Dapah, Parliamentary Select Committee on Environment and Local Government, Engineers and Contractors, Chiefs and the people of Damongo for making this construction process a great success.
Speaking at the ceremony, the President indicated that waste management issues has been a perennial problem the country faces. “It has been a perennial problem for our country. But, fortunately, for me, in my time, I came across a man who was prepared to partner with government to deal with the question of waste disposal in our country. And it has been one of the highlights of my government – the partnership that the government has made with the Jospong Group of Companies, headed by its Executive Chairman, Joseph Siaw Agyepong,” he said.
In thanking Joseph Siaw Agyepong for his contribution “to the development of our country,” President Akufo-Addo noted that “any serious businessman that has a programme for development in his sector, and is seeking the partnership and assistance of government, this Government, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s Government, will give him that support and partnership for us to develop the country together.”
This highlights the President and this government’s unflinching support to the private sector development.
The first of 16 Regional IRECOPs commissioned by the President at Damongo
The Accra Sewerages Systems Ghana Ltd is set to expand and upgrade its liquid waste treatment plant and technologies to treat more liquid waste within Accra and its environs. The expansion project which is going to be undertaken by EMO, an environmental technology company based in France will help increase the capacity of the plant to treat its current capacity of 2000 to 3500 cubic meters of liquid waste per day. An additional technology which will be added will help sieve out other solid waste which are normally found in the liquid waste that are brought to the facility. At a brief ceremony to sign the agreements to begin works on the expansion, The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong tasked the contractor to build and install a robust technology as promised to help solve the unique composition of Ghana’s liquid waste.
He said issues of Sanitation is a priority in Ghana hence the need to frequently expand and upgrade technologies to meet the increasing disposal of liquid waste in Accra. Dr. Agyepong indicated that work on the Kumasi Liquid waste treatment plant is almost complete and will soon serve the liquid waste treatment needs of the people within the Ashanti region. He revealed that similar works in Western, Tema and Tamale regions have begun and the capacities to be built will help receive all manner of liquid waste and prevent indiscriminate dumping of wastewater which is a health hazard. He tasked the contractor to roll out a local content capacity building where staff will be train in the design and maintenance of the technology to help transfer knowledge to Ghanaians who will be managing the new plant.
Accra Sewage System Expansion: Photo Gallery
The Chief Executive Officer of EMO, Phillippe Hardouin who co- signed the agreement stated that such a partnership with the Jospong group is the first of its kind that a French technology will be used in Ghana to treat liquid waste. He emphasized that the plant to be built is robust and specially designed by top notch engineers to help solve the problem of solid waste mixed together with the liquid waste and the increased generation of waste water. He said the Executive Chairman’s request to train local staff has been considered and will help to properly maintain the plant when installed.
Mr. Hardouin said the technology to be used has never existed anywhere in the world and its uniqueness will bring more investment opportunities in the country.
The Managing Director of Sewerages Systems Ghana Limited, Ing. (Mrs) Florence Cobbold who signed on behalf of the Jospong group said the new plant will expand the company’s operations to receive over 350 cesspit trucks per day which is a huge leap from the previous capacity of 200 trucks per day. She said the expansion is to contain all liquid waste brought to the facility and prevent instances where people will begin to dump at unauthorized places which is due to long queues at the plant.
Mrs Cobbold indicated the new plant will be able to sieve out other components of the waste that are brought to the facility such as used condoms, sanitary pads, diapers among other Solids. She was optimistic that the new project will bring alot of relief to the current handlers of the plant as the automation of the new plant will bring excitement among staff and increase productivity. Sewerages Systems Ghana Limited is the game changer in Ghana’s fight against improper disposal of liquid waste and helped solve Ghana’s 100 year problem of dumping liquid waste into the sea.
Since the establishment of the plant in 2012, it has built similar plant in Adjen Kotoku, James Town, Kumasi and other communities in Ghana. The plant was featured on CNN’s innovative cities as a project which is helping turn human waste into green energy.
Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong has secured and signed a contract worth 50 million Euros with the Hungary Government.
The signing ceremony which took place on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Embassy of Hungary in Accra was an agreement which would seek to construct wastewater treatment in Takoradi in the Western Region and Tamale in the Northern Region with the first in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region which is near completion.
The project is being funded by the Exim Bank of Hungary.
Addressing journalists on the sidelines of the signing ceremony at the Hungary Embassy in Accra, Dr. Agyepong said the projects are expected to be completed within fifteen months.
Apart from the Kumasi waste treatment plant which according to Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong was near completion, the other two which were yet to commence would be completed within schedule considering the urgency of the need of the plants for the treatment of liquid waste.
He noted that the vision of creating the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources was a laudable one which would facilitate the making of Ghana the cleanest country in Africa.
“…The country is being blessed with the relationship between Ghana and Hungary with the initiatives aimed at solving the sanitation challenges of the country”, Dr. Agyepong noted.
The Hungarian Ambassador, András Szabó noted that the Ghana-Hungarian relationship dated some five years ago, so it was not without reason that the relationship has yielded this remarkable feat.
He said that the construction of the waste treatment plant means Ghana was in the process of achieving SDG goal 6.
They prayed that the relationship would grow bigger yielding greater gain going forward.
The Director of Sanitation, Ing. Anthony Mensah of the Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources who represented the sector Minister-designate, Cecilia Abena Daapa indicated that the ministry would ensure that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s vision of a cleaner Ghana is achieved in due course.
Management of the University at its meeting held on January 25, 2021, considered a letter of intent from Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) to institute an academic award scheme under the name Joseph Siaw Agyepong Award aimed at supporting the University in its quest to achieve academic excellence. The award scheme is expected to initially run for a period of four years with an amount of twenty-four thousand US Dollars, ($24, 000.00). This amount would be disbursed among the four Colleges of the University; College of Basic and Applied Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Humanities and College of Education ($1,500.00 per annum, per College) for two excelling students of each College. The first phase of the collaboration will be for a duration of four (4) years with an annual disbursement of $6,000. As part of the commitment, the Jospong Group of Companies intents to also provide opportunities for some students to undertake internship and educational excursions.
In his presentation, Dr. Richard Amponsah, Chair of the Technical Committee for the UG/JGC collaboration remarked that the award scheme represented the first part of the partnership between the two institutions. He mentioned that the other focus areas of the collaboration included joint research; training, capacity building, joint conferences, strategic corporate social responsibility and development of an innovation park. He emphasized that partnerships between academia and industry are crucial to the discovery of practical solutions to age-old and emerging problems. On behalf of the Jospong Group, he expressed gratitude to the University of Ghana for the warm reception and for embracing the idea. He also mentioned that the awards are being given to affirm the Jospong Group’s deep commitment to the development of the nation, and their belief that education is one of the pillars towards the fulfilment of this agenda.
Speaking on behalf of University Management, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs) expressed the University’s appreciation for the gesture and appealed that the Joseph Siaw Agyepong Award Scheme should be extended to 5 years to conform to the policy on the institution of academic prizes in the University. She indicated that this year’s academic prize award ceremony is being considered for March 2021 and that the proposal on the Joseph Siaw Agyepong Award would be taken through the approval processes.
In his remarks, Prof. Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, Vice-Chancellor of the University, also extended his gratitude to the Jospong Group of Companies for the timely intervention. He indicated that there were a couple of students in the University who are brilliant but needy, and others who are doing very well and needed encouragement, and that such interventions from corporate bodies would go a long way in bringing the best out of such students.
Consequently, Chief Operating Officer of Jospong Group of Companies, Dr. Samanjith Udumalagala presented a cheque of Twenty-Four Thousand U.S. Dollars to the Vice-Chancellor, to award outstanding students, starting from this academic year.
The University Management acknowledged the demonstration of goodwill by the Jospong Group and expressed its willingness to work with the Group in the other areas highlighted.
The presentation of the cheque was followed by photograph opportunities and informal interactions.
Executive Chairman of Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, has commended the gallant workers of his outfit for the role they played in safeguarding the lives of people living in Ghana.
According to him, but for the timely interventions and selfless dedication of the workers of Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), a subsidiary of JGC, even at the peril of their lives, the deadly Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) would have overwhelmed the nation.
“The advent of the pandemic has altered our usual way of doing business which means that we must also adopt strategies that will be beneficial in this dispensation,” Dr. Agyepong advised.
Speaking on the theme, “Building a Formidable Future Beyond Covid-19, at this year’s (2021) JGC Leadership Conference, Dr. Agyepong indicated that the theme could be achieved only if all workers were unified and resolute about what we do.
Dr. Agyepong was speaking at the 8th in the series of the Jospong Leadership Conference at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College on Monday, January 18, 2021
He assured staff members of his group’s resolve to equip each and every one of them with computer literacy skills to enable them to remain relevant in tandem with the fast-growing digitisation convention worldwide.
According to him, Zoomlion especially was bent on ensuring its mandate in making the President, H.E. Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo’s, vision of a cleaner Ghana a reality.
This, he said, the company will do by making major contributions to the national development agenda, particularly in the environmental sanitation sector.
In view of that, he noted that sixteen Integrated Recycling and Composting Plants (IRECOP) in all the sixteen regions of the country would be ready this year.
He revealed that work had commenced for the construction of the Tema Waste Treatment Plant, the Sekondi-Takoradi Waste Water Treatment Plant as well as the Tamale Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Dr. Agyepong said the long-awaited Kumasi Composting and Recycling Plant (KCARP) designed to process 2400 tonnes of solid waste per day had also been commissioned by the President and were now operational.
He said the company intends to invest in the construction of 16 regional offices and an initial 100 district offices to provide staff members with a comfortable working environment.
He further announced the group’s resolve to continue the implementation of what he termed, “One Million Waste Bin Project” and therefore appealed to Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that every household in the country has a waste bin to store its solid waste.
Again, he reiterated his commitment to lend the company’s support to the Church of Pentecost’s Environmental Care Campaign in a bid to ensure success as done in the past two years.
