ESPA URGES MEMBERS TO SUSPEND PLANNED STRIKE ACTION AS TALKS WITH THE GOVERNMENT ADVANCE
ESPA suspends strike plans as government pledges to settle arrears and discuss long-term solutions for the waste management sector.
- ESPA asks members to halt nationwide strike scheduled for November 7, 2025.
- Government pledges prompt payment of outstanding arrears to service providers.
- Ongoing talks to explore sustainable policy and funding for the waste management sector.
The Environmental Service Providers Association (ESPA) wishes to inform all members and stakeholders within the waste management sector that, following our earlier press statement dated October 29, 2025, the Government of Ghana, through the Hon. Minister for Local Govemmen and Religious Affairs.
Hon. Ibrahim Ahmed, has reached out to the Association’s leadership for urgent dialogue toward resolving the outstanding payment challenges facing our members.
The Minister has assured us of the government’s commitment to process and settle the arrears owed to service providers within the shortest possible time. The call also provides a platform for both parties to discuss sustainable policy and funding mechanisms for the waste management sector moving forward.
In light of these positive engagements, I, on behalf of the National Executive Council, wish to urge all member companies to suspend the planned nationwide strike originally scheduled to take effect on November 7, 2025. 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.
ESPA appreciates the patience and cooperation of all service providers who contimue to deliver essential sanitation services under the 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 and the environment.
We therefore encourage all members to maintain calm, stay united, and refrain from any action that may disrupt waste collection and sanitation services while negotiations are ongoing.
ESPA reaffirms its unreserved commitment to ensuring that the interest of every member is protected and that Ghana’s waste management infrastructure continues to function efficiently for the public good.
Thank you.
Signed:
Ama Ofori Antwi
Executive Secretary
