Zoomlion Ghana Limited has issued a press statement to clarify its contract with the Youth Employment Authority (YEA) amidst misleading publications and discussions on social media platforms.
According to Zoomlion, in 2006, it signed a contract with the Ministry of Youth and Sports through the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP), now YEA, under the Youth in Sanitation Module.
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It explained that the module involves managing youth beneficiaries across the nation for public cleaning works.
Key Provisions and Clarifications
Zoomlion explained that YEA is responsible for recruiting beneficiaries, while Zoomlion manages and supervises their activities.
The contract provides for a total sum of GHS 850 per beneficiary, with GHS 258 allocated as allowance and GHS 592 as management fee.
Zoomlion has consistently advocated for increment in beneficiary allowances and remains committed to doing so,” the statement said.
Challenges with Payments
According to Zoomlion, it has been facing undue delays in payments from the government, necessitating the call for interest payment to cushion the company’s loss of value. Despite this, Zoomlion has continued to submit quarterly and annual reports to YEA since 2008.
Zoomlion has continued to work without payment for more than a year, driven by its commitment to the public good and environmental sanitation. We welcome exercises to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness and are committed to job creation, improving lives and livelihoods, and environmental protection.”
Impact of Zoomlion Operations
Zoomlion’s operations have led to the establishment of 36 waste treatment facilities, including 18 Material Recovery and Waste Treatment Plants. The company has also created over 6,000 core jobs, 30,000 jobs for tricycle riders, and 200,000 employment opportunities along the value chain. Additionally, Zoomlion has contributed to youth empowerment and skills development through innovations and partnerships.
According to the statement, Zoomlion remains committed to partnering with the government and others to deliver on its mandate of keeping communities clean, green, and healthy.
The ccompany further appreciated he support of the President and the government and assures Ghanaians of its dedication to environmental sanitation.
