Zoomlion Gives Detail In Public On Its Contractual Agreement With Youth Employment Agency 

Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has given details information about its contractual agreement with Youth Employment Agency (YEA) under the government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports. 

The company in setting the record straight in a press statement copied to Soireenews.com noted that its attention has been drawn to media publications and discussions on various social media platforms about its contract with the YEA.

Background

Zoomlion Ghana Limited in 2006, accordibg to the statement signed contracts with the then Ministry of Youth and Sports through the National Youth Employment Programme (NYEP) now Youth Employment Authority (YEA), under the Youth in Sanitation Module. 

The statement pointed out that this module involved managing the youth [Beneficiaries] across the nation for public cleaning works. Per the Module, the Government through the YEA and in collaboration with District Assemblies, engage the Beneficiaries of the programme, while Zoomlion manages the Beneficiaries and supervise their cleaning activity.

Key Provisions and Clarifications

According to the statement, the YEA is responsible for recruiting beneficiaries, while Zoomlion manages and supervises their activities.

The statement explained that the contract provides for a total sum of GHS 850 per beneficiary, with GHS 258 allocated as allowance and GHS 592 as management fee, covering logistics, PPE and administrative management services.

It asserted that Zoomlion has consistently advocated for increment in beneficiary allowances and remains committed to doing so.

Under the contract, the statement noted that the Zoomlion is required to pre-finance payments to the Beneficiaries, for quarterly reimbursement from the government by the next month after the quarter. 

According to the statement, the undue delays in payments to Zoomlion for several months have necessitated the call for interest payment, to cushion the company’s loss of value occasioned by the long delays. Zoomlion has submitted and continues to submit quarterly and annual reports to the YEA since 2008.

Operational Scope

The scope of the contract involves managing beneficiaries engaged by YEA across the country to undertake public cleansing activities. Zoomlion provides training, deployment, supervision, and monitoring of beneficiaries, as well as supplying sanitary tools and equipment.

Impact of Zoomlion Operations

Establishment of 36 waste treatment facilities, including 18 Material Recovery and Waste Treatment Plants.

The company since its establishment has created over 6,000 core jobs, 30,000 jobs for tricycle riders, and 200,000 employment opportunities along the value chain.

The company has pushed youth empowerment and skills development through innovations and partnerships.

Conclusion

Zoomlion has continues to work without payment for more than a year, driven by its commitment to the public good and environmental sanitation. 

The company welcomes exercises to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness and is committed to job creation, improving lives and livelihoods, and environmental protection.

"We wish to thank His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama, and his government for your dedication to the issues of environmental sanitation. 

"We also wish to thank Ghanaians for your continuous support to the company, and assure you of our commitment to partnering with the government and others to deliver on our mandate of keeping our communities clean, green, and healthy," the statement concluded.