Amadou Oury Bah signs waste management deal with Ghana's Zoomlion

Guinean Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah has finalized a significant partnership with Ghana’s Jospong Group of Companies and its subsidiary, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, to overhaul the waste management system in Conakry. The agreement aims to modernize sanitation services in the Guinean capital by introducing advanced waste recovery and recycling technologies. This collaboration is viewed as a strategic move to address long-standing sanitation challenges while fostering closer economic ties between the two West African nations.

The project is expected to generate substantial economic opportunities, with projections suggesting the creation of between 2,000 and 3,000 new jobs in the sanitation sector. By shifting toward a circular economy model, the initiative focuses on transforming waste into valuable resources rather than merely disposing of it. Prime Minister Bah emphasized that this approach would not only clean the city but also change the public perception of sanitation work, elevating the status of those employed in the industry and improving overall urban living conditions.

The partnership aligns with Guinea’s "Simandou 2040" development vision, a long-term roadmap for national growth and modernization. During the announcement, Prime Minister Bah highlighted the significance of the collaboration, noting that it reflects the deep-rooted friendship between Ghana and Guinea that dates back to their respective independence eras. The Prime Minister praised the Jospong Group for its expertise and expressed confidence that their experience in Ghana would translate into success for Conakry’s environmental goals.

Beyond technical waste collection and processing, the agreement includes community outreach and environmental awareness programs. These initiatives are designed to educate residents on proper waste disposal and the importance of environmental preservation. By integrating community engagement with industrial-scale waste management, the government hopes to create a sustainable sanitation culture that supports Conakry’s growth as a modern African capital.