The Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has paid a working visit to the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant as part of efforts to assess operations and working conditions at the facility.
The visit was intended to give the Minister first-hand insight into the plant’s activities and to evaluate whether there are any “decent work deficits” within the organisation. It also sought to identify areas where government support may be required.
Speaking to journalists after touring the facility on February 24, Dr. Pelpuo emphasised the government’s commitment to protecting workers and strengthening private sector participation in job creation.
“We are so keen to understand how the work affects the working population. We need to find out what kind of occupational hazards are being addressed, how the workers are faring, and also what challenges they have. We are committed as a government to support private businesses to rise,” he said.
The Minister explained that part of his assessment focused on workplace safety standards and whether the rights and welfare of employees are being upheld.
Dr. Pelpuo further indicated that the recycling plant could benefit from government’s broader economic transformation agenda, particularly the proposed 24-hour economy policy aimed at boosting productivity and employment.
“We are in the reset agenda and also supporting the 24-hour economy to function. So, organisations such as the Accra Compost and Recycling Unit are targeted areas we can show our support. Part of this visit will enable us to appreciate what they are doing,” he added.
The visit highlights government’s renewed focus on promoting decent work standards while expanding employment opportunities within Ghana’s growing waste recycling sector.
