Gambia Vice President hails Zoomlion partnership as waste management game-changer
Mohammed B.S. Jallow says the partnership will modernise waste collection, recycling and disposal while creating jobs.
The Government of The Gambia and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, have officially signed a significant waste management agreement. The signing ceremony took place at State House in Banjul, with President Adama Barrow in attendance as the special guest of honor. The agreement will lead to the construction of The Gambia Integrated Waste Treatment Facilities, improving local sanitation, creating employment opportunities, and converting waste into valuable resources.
Phase 1 of the project includes the construction of a Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) Plant and transfer stations, as well as providing municipal solid waste collection and transportation services. Phase 2, set to begin after two years, will focus on liquid waste management and expansion to other regions. The project's Minister, Rohey John Manjang, praised the partnership, highlighting its bold and creative nature in addressing the country's waste management challenges.
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