17-member committee formed to address concerns over Adipa landfill

A 17-member committee has been established to address concerns over waste disposal activities at the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site. This committee was formed following a stakeholder meeting that brought together traditional authorities, local government officials, community representatives, the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, and officials from Waste Landfills Company Limited and Zoomlion Ghana Limited.

The meeting was held on October 6, after residents expressed concerns about the transportation of waste from Accra to the Adipa landfill. These concerns included environmental and public health issues, as well as a call for more consultation on landfill activities. The committee, chaired by the Chief of Nsawam, Nana Kofi Sarh, will be tasked with implementing a range of interventions to support the affected communities.

These measures include the construction of a health center, a water project, community-wide fumigation, and regular health screenings for residents. Additionally, Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, the CEO of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, pledged scholarship support for beneficiaries from the eight affected communities to study in Russia. Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the MP for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, commended the efforts of Zoomlion and welcomed the direct engagement with residents.

The Municipal Chief Executive for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Philibert Selorm Fummey, welcomed the interventions and urged the establishment of a waste treatment facility to process waste locally, creating jobs instead of solely relying on disposal. Akuapem South's Municipal Chief Executive, Paul Osae Offei, welcomed the return of stakeholders to the negotiating table and emphasized the need for better collaboration between Akuapem South and Nsawam-Adoagyiri to ensure the benefits of the interventions reach both municipalities.

The committee will oversee the implementation of these measures, monitor progress, and facilitate ongoing engagement between the affected communities, traditional authorities, local government, and waste management companies.