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Cenpower Generation removes 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach

Cenpower Generation Ltd has successfully cleared 600 tonnes of waste from Sega Beach as part of its fourth annual KIPP Clean Project. The initiative, aimed at addressing chronic shoreline pollution, brought together company employees, local residents, and professional waste management partners to restore the coastal environment. This large-scale exercise underscores the growing challenge of marine litter along Ghana's coast and the role of corporate entities in environmental remediation. The cleanup focused on removing plastic debris and other refuse that had accumulated along the shoreline, threatening marine life and local sanitation. During the exercise, Theophilus Sackey, the Chief Executive Officer of Cenpower, underscored the importance of corporate responsibility in environmental preservation. He noted that protecting the country’s coastlines requires a collective effort from both corporate entities and the communities that inhabit these areas to ensure a sustainable future for marine ecosystems. Officials from the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) also participated in the project, providing technical support and guidance to the volunteers. They leveraged the event to urge local residents to adopt better waste disposal habits, warning that cleaning efforts would only be sustainable if the community actively prevented further littering. The assembly representatives emphasized that responsible waste management is essential for long-term health and environmental stability within the municipality. This annual project is specifically aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, which focuses on the conservation and sustainable use of oceans, seas, and marine resources. By integrating local community participation with corporate resources, Cenpower aims to foster a culture of environmental stewardship that extends beyond a single day of cleaning, contributing to the broader national effort to protect Ghana’s natural heritage and promote eco-friendly practices.