The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) has directed all its members and stakeholders within the waste management sector to suspend their planned nationwide strike.
ESPA said this follows positive engagement with the Government of Ghana.
In a follow-up to its earlier press statement dated October 29, 2025, ESPA announced that the Minister for Local Government and Religious Affairs, Ibrahim Ahmed, has reached out to the Association’s leadership for urgent dialogue aimed at resolving the outstanding payment challenges facing service providers.
According to ESPA, the Minister has assured the Association of government’s commitment to process and settle all arrears owed to service providers within the shortest possible time. The dialogue will also serve as a platform for both parties to discuss sustainable policy and funding mechanisms for the waste management sector going forward.
In light of these ongoing engagements, the National Executive Council has urged all member companies to suspend the planned nationwide strike that was originally scheduled to take effect on November 7, 2025.
In a press statement, Ama Ofori Antwi, Executive Secretary of ESPA, stated: “We strongly advise that members continue their normal operations in spite of the daunting challenges, as leadership works closely with the government to reach a firm and mutually beneficial resolution of the impasse.”
She added: “ESPA appreciates the patience and cooperation of all service providers who continue to deliver essential sanitation services under difficult circumstances. We remain confident that our continued dialogue with the government will yield the necessary outcomes to stabilize the sector and safeguard the livelihoods of thousands of workers as well as protect our environment.”
ESPA further encouraged all members to remain calm, stay united, and refrain from any actions that may disrupt waste collection and sanitation services while negotiations are ongoing.
The Association reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting the interests of all members and ensuring that Ghana’s waste management infrastructure continues to operate efficiently for the public good.
