The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) wishes to inform all members and stakeholders within the waste management sector that, following our earlier press statement dated October 29, 2025, the Government of Ghana, through the Hon. Minister for Local Government and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed, has engaged the Association’s leadership in urgent dialogue aimed at resolving the outstanding payment challenges facing our members.
The Minister has assured ESPA of the government’s commitment to process and settle arrears owed to service providers within the shortest possible time.
The meeting also provided a platform for both parties to discuss sustainable policy and funding mechanisms to strengthen the waste management sector going forward.
In light of these positive engagements, and on behalf of the National Executive Council, I wish to urge all member companies to suspend the planned nationwide strike originally scheduled to take effect on November 7, 2025.
We strongly advise members to continue normal operations despite the current challenges, as leadership works closely with government toward a firm and mutually beneficial resolution of the impasse.
ESPA deeply appreciates the patience and cooperation of all service providers who continue to deliver essential sanitation services under difficult circumstances. We remain confident that our ongoing dialogue with government will yield the necessary outcomes to stabilize the sector and protect the livelihoods of thousands of workers while safeguarding the environment.
We therefore encourage all members to remain calm, stay united, and refrain from any action that may disrupt waste collection and sanitation services while negotiations continue.
ESPA reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting the interests of all members and ensuring that Ghana’s waste management infrastructure continues to function efficiently for the public good.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
