Kofi Ahovi

 The African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, has secured 750 acres of irrigated land at Konadu in the Kwahu Afram Plains from the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to establish a large-scale vegetable production facility. The land allocation forms part of an agreement between the Ministry and AAC aimed at translating investment in agricultural infrastructure and human capital into increased food production, job creation and commercial agribusiness development. Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku, announced the agreement when he welcomed 118 Ghanaian graduates sponsored by AAC to pursue postgraduate studies at the People’s Friendship University and RUDN University in Russia. The Konadu Irrigation Project is an agricultural infrastructure site located in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District of Ghana, featuring center-pivot systems managed under the Afram Plains-Export-LED Agricultural Enhancement and Irrigation Project (A...

 The African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has hosted a welcome Dinner and Awards Night to celebrate the return of 118 Ghanaian postgraduate scholars who completed advanced studies in Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Russia’s RUDN University and Peoples' Friendship University under the AAC-RUDN scholarship programme. The colourful event, held at the AH Hotel in East Legon, Accra on Saturday, August 1, 2026 brought together AAC executives, Jospong officials, development partners, stakeholders and the graduates to honour their academic achievements and formally welcome the first cohort of the pioneering initiative. The scholars earned master’s and doctoral degrees in agronomy, crop production, soil science, environmental management, agricultural engineering and biotechnology. These expertise are expected to strengthen Ghana’s agricultural sector, enhance food security, and drive sustainable innovation into the system. Speaking during the c...

 The Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, has declared Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its parent, Jospong Group, an indispensable partner to the nation, stating that modern governance and environmental health are inseparable from the Group's work. Speaking at the Jospong Annual Thanksgiving Service 2025, on Friday, December 12, at its Group head office at Ashaley Botwe-Nmai Djorn the Minister provided a sweeping endorsement of the conglomerate’s integral role in national infrastructure. As a nation, we cannot discuss environmental sanitation, waste management, public health, the green economy or modern local governance without acknowledging the remarkable contribution of the Jospong Group,” Hon. Ibrahim stated emphatically. He detailed the extent of the partnership, revealing that “through Zoomlion Ghana Limited and its sister companies, Jospong has become an indispensable partner to the 261 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblie...

 As part of its 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Service, the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) on Thursday, December 11, embarked on a massive evangelism mission within the Adjrigarnor enclave where its head office is located to win souls for Christ. Led by the Jospong Group's Chaplain, Reverend Peter Nelson Adu, and staff members, they defied the morning rains to spread the gospel to residents within Adjirigarnor and its surroundings. They held placards some of which read: "In Him Is Life", "Salvation is Free", "The Lord Has Always Been Faithful", "Jesus Christ is The Salvation" among others. Earlier, in a powerful and uplifting sermon, the President of Dominion Theological Seminary of Action Chapel International, Bishop Emeritus James K. Saah, has reminded believers of God's unwavering faithfulness. According to him, God's faithfulness with the Jospong Group cannot be overemphasised. Speaking on the theme "The Faithfulness of God,...

  Ghana’s participation in COP30 has injected fresh momentum into the nation’s climate action agenda, as leaders report progress in transitioning from planning to concrete implementation. I would say COP30 has given us hope,” said Professor Nana Ama Klutse, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in an interview with Business Week on the sidelines of the conference. “We are moving from planning to implementation,” she added, noting the pledges and funding commitments Ghana received during the summit. As part of its strengthened climate architecture, Ghana has launched its national roster for climate expertise and is prioritizing critical areas such as loss and damage, adaptation, and Article 6 mechanisms aimed at reducing global emissions. We want to reclaim some monies to fix the damages we have had because of climate change,” Klutse stressed, reaffirming Ghana’s resolve to cut emissions while building resilience. The country is showcasing efforts in ...

 The General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, Ing. Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, has emphasized the need for Ghana to quicken the establishment of a carbon pricing policy to ensure fair pricing in the carbon market. Speaking at the 30th Conference of the Parties, (COP 30) in Belém-Brazil, Dr. Gyimah stated that, "Fair pricing is the way to go, but it all must start from the government policy in coming out with the carbon pricing scheme, which is very critical to drive home the carbon price and protect green businesses" According to Dr. Gyimah, the lack of a carbon pricing policy in Ghana creates uncertainty for project developers, making it challenging to determine the price of carbon. He explained, "If the country happens to have a policy on carbon price, then for sure it gives a lot of confidence on the pricing. Because the moment there is a price scheme by the government, then everybody would need to comply with it." To be sure, Fair pricing in climate...

 The Jospong Group of Companies and the UN University Institute for Natural Resources in Africa (UNU-INRA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support Ghana’s transition to a green economy. The partnership, announced at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, focuses on waste management, agriculture, and green transitions. This partnership is a significant step towards achieving not just Ghana but Africa's climate goals, building on Jospong Group's existing initiatives in waste management and environmental sustainability. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Prof. Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA, emphasized the importance of technology transfer, saying, "We want decarbonization that's fair, inclusive, and doesn't stall growth." The collaboration aims to bring together green businesses, conduct research, and leverage opportunities for Africa's sustainable development.   Prof. Fatima Denton, Director of UNU-INRA, signing the MoU at Belém-Brazil. Looking on i...

 Ghana's Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability, Issifu Seidu, has emphasized the need for global cooperation to combat climate change, stating, "Climate change remains a priority for Ghana and our overarching agenda is to contribute to halting the rapidly accelerating climate crisis that is destroying both lives and livelihoods of nations at a rate not seen ever on the planet". Speaking at the Ghana Day event at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, Minister Seidu highlighted Ghana's efforts to address climate change, including investing over $200 million in the Greater Accra Resilient Integrated Development and €3.8 million in climate risk transfer. He also emphasized the importance of developed nations fulfilling their climate finance commitments, saying, The scope of support for global adaptation efforts is inadequate to address the problem at hand. It needs to be accelerated quickly". The Minister noted that Ghana has taken several steps towards translati...

 The Jospong Group is demonstrating how Ghana's private sector can successfully transition from carbon market readiness to tangible climate action, according to the General Manager of the Jospong Green Transition Office, Ing. Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah. Speaking during a World Climate Foundation panel discussion on the sidelines of the COP30 Brasil Amazonia, Belem climate summit on Friday, November 14, Dr. Gyimah revealed how the company has leveraged Ghana's Article 6 framework to drive both environmental and social impact. The clarity brought by Ghana's Carbon Market Office and National Authorization Framework transformed carbon markets from a policy discussion into a viable business opportunity," he stated. He outlined the JGC's significant progress since 2024, highlighting five key implementation milestones. We have successfully integrated our project portfolios with Ghana's National Carbon Registry, making our composting, landfill gas recovery, and clean coo...

  Dr. Samanjith Udumalagala, Chief Operating Officer of Jospong Group, has unveiled the company's ambitious plans to tackle Africa's growing waste management challenges. With presence in 26 countries, Jospong Group is well-positioned to provide innovative solutions to the continent's waste management crisis. Clean, Green, Healthier Africa is what Jospong is championing." - Dr. Samanjith Udumalagala, COO, Jospong Group. To achieve this vision, the company has identified approximately 30 to 35 African countries in need of waste management solutions and is engaged in discussions with various governments to deliver effective solutions. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in waste management and sustainability, Jospong Group is confident in its ability to address Africa's unique waste management challenges. African Solutions for African Challenges Dr. Udumalagala emphasized the importance of African solutions for African challenges, stating, "It is always good t...

 Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and The Gambia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to replicate its African tailored waste management solution in The Gambia. This move is seen as an "African solution to an African challenge." The signing ceremony was led by the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Honourable Rohey John Manjang and Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, at a brief but significant ceremony in Accra on Monday, March 3, 2025. According to Madam Manjang, there was the need for Africa to devise homegrown solutions to its challenges, stating her ambition to build a waste treatment plant in The Gambia within six months through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. I know, for Africa to go forward with our limited resources, we need to be innovative in making sure that we fix our problems. We cannot just say that we do not have money,” she said. This follows a five-day duty tour of the Waste...

 In a bold move to tackle Kenya's crippling sanitation crisis, Uasin Gishu County has joined forces with the Jospong Group of Companies to revolutionise waste management and create a cleaner, healthier future for thousands. On Friday, November 22, 2024, in Accra, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and the government of Uasin Gishu County in Eldoret, Kenya to enhance sanitation services. This partnership aims to utilize Jospong Group's expertise in waste management to tackle Kenya's sanitation challenges. The Governor of Eldoret County, Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, expressed confidence that this agreement would significantly improve sanitation and create jobs for Kenyans. We believe that this partnership will not only improve sanitation but also create employment opportunities for our people," he said. The collaboration is expected to enhance various aspects of sanitation management, benefiting thousands of citizens...

  As part of its climate resilience strategy, the Jospong Group has already commenced upgrading its waste management infrastructure facilities to better withstand the ‘stresses of climate change.’ According to the group, these measures, already in motion, include the upgrading of a number of its recycling plants, sewerage systems, solid and liquid waste facilities. The General Manager of the Jospong Group's Green Transition Office, Dr. Glenn Kwabena Gyimah, made this revelation on the sidelines of a Leaders’ Dialogue at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The Leaders' Dialogue, organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) for the second time since COP28 in Dubai, featured 20 speakers from 13 countries across all six populated continents. The dialogue focused on critical issues, including energy transition pathways for emerging markets and developing economi...

 In a significant move to bolster climate change reporting, the Jospong Group sponsored 25 prominent journalists to attend the 29 edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP 29), under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), providing invaluable insights into global climate issues. This strategic initiative aimed to enhance the capacity of Ghanaian journalists to effectively report on climate change, its impacts, and mitigation strategies. By doing so, the Jospong Group demonstrated its commitment to promoting climate awareness and informed public discourse. At COP 29, the journalists engaged with global experts, policymakers, and thought leaders, gaining expertise on climate resilience and adaptation, renewable energy solutions, sustainable development strategies and global climate policy frameworks. This knowledge sharing will enable the journalists to produce informed, nuanced, and engaging climate change stories, contributing to a b...

 UCS Facility Management Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies as part of its Cooperate Social Responsibility (CSR) has offered a free professional cleaning services to flood victims at Nanakrom near East Legon Hills in the Adentan Municipal Assembly in the Greater Accra Region. The company took the initiative to bring relief to flood victims of last Friday September 22, rains which flooded the whole community rendering them homeless and destroying millions of properties. The Nanakrom Community which is noted as a flood prone area since June 3, 2016 is also a borderline within the operations of UCS hence the decision to move to the community to help them salvage the rest of their properties. Speaking to the media, the Operations Manager of UCS Facility Management Ghana Ltd, Mr. Grant Daniel Kuao said UCS believes in touching lives through professional services. So as part of our CSR, we decided to offer free professional cleaning services to the flood victim...

 Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has entered into a historic international partnership with ZeroNox Inc., a leading provider of sustainable, off-highway vehicle electrification Company with the formal signing of the Joint Venture (JV) agreement to provide electric vehicles in Ghana. The JV agreement which was signed at ZeroNox headquarters in the USA aims at advancing clean technology solutions in Africa. Representatives from the Ghanaian government and other leaders from the U.S. Legislature joined ZeroNox Co-Founder and CEO Vonn Christenson, Co-Founder and President Robert Cruess, COO Jason Eggett, and CTO Jacob Gotberg in commemorating this step toward a cleaner future for all. The Ghanaian delegation comprises Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group, Hon. Hassan Tampuli, Hon. Kennedy Nyarko Osei, MP for Swedru and Chairman of the Roads and Transport Committee, George Walker, CEO of TechWorld Mrs Florence Larbi, COO of the Environment and Sanitation Clu...

The Vice President, H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has implored investors from Austria to take advantage of Ghana's economic and political stability to invest in the country. Speaking at B2B session with the Austrian delegation led by the Federal Chancellor, H.E. Karl Nehammer, in Accra under the auspices of the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, the Vice President reiterated Ghana commitment to strategic partnership with the private sector and enhanced efforts for industrialization and productive transformation to achieve sustainable economic growth. He said Ghana is open for business and is eager to forge mutual beneficial rewarding relationships with Austria. As Ghana and Austria seem to forge stronger bonds, we have to sustain such relationship through improved technical and science-based education, technology and also address unfair trade relations among others," he stressed. He noted that the Austrian Federal Chancellor's participation at ...

 The Asian African Consortium (AAC), a subsidiary of Jospong Group of Companies and the University of Cape Coast (UCC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake research to boost rice, maize and soya production in the country. The objectives of this partnership are to identify common areas of collaboration, address the overall mandate of the parties, develop a plan for collaborative operations and detail the scope and principles of engagement between the parties, while aiming at achieving food efficiency in the country. The CEO of the AAC, Adelaide Araba Siaw Agyepong, at the signing ceremony in Accra on Thursday April 20, 2023, noted that the agreement will facilitates ACC’s collaborations with the various UCC research institutes across Ghana to depeen research and development to social change challenges for economic growth and development. She further added that it will also facilitate the establishment of a research and development consortium comprising of bus...

 The Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and other interested private companies in Ghana’s waste management space have been urged to look at the possibility of investing in recycling of used vehicles. The Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, made the call when she received a delegation from Wongpanit Pathong Company Limited, a leading Thailand and global waste management company, at her ministry on Friday, February 24, 2023. The meeting with the minister and the Wongpanit delegation, led by their President, Dr Somthai Wongcharden, was facilitated by the JGC. According to Dapaah, recycling of used cars will be a new area for Ghana’s waste management sector, adding that it holds prospects for potential investors. It will be very interesting for the Jospong Group of Companies and other interested private companies to explore the possibility of investing in the recycling of used cars,” she urged. She was very delighted that the Thailand waste management giant ...

 The Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) has attributed the success story of his group to God. According to Dr. Joseph Siaw Agyepong, God has been his guide and pillar throughout the JGC's journey so far. The JGC, he contended, is founded on the principles of God and people, stressing that the group's "primary goal is to improve the lives of people." Dr. Siaw Agyepong was speaking at the opening of the 2023 Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Pentecost Convention Centre (PCC) at Gomoa Fetteh in the Central Region. The five-day conference, which is being participated by over 1,000 directors, managers, senior officers among other staff members of JGC, is on the theme: People, Process & Performance --The Pathway to Success in a Turbulent Market." This year's conference marks the 10th anniversary of the JLC series. Dr. Siaw Agyepong indicated that throughout his business life, he has consistently s...