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Management of Zoomlion Honours Integrous YEA Operative
The Board, Management and Staff of the Jospong Group of Companies and Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the leading waste management conglomerate, has honoured Mr. Salifu Ibrahim, a Youth Employment Agency (YEA) beneficiary, for his exemplary display of honesty and integrity.
The ceremony took place on Thursday in Accra.
Mr. Ibrahim, a sanitation worker operating within the Tamale Metropolitan area, specifically at Beggars Lane, made headlines after he discovered a sum of GH₵20,000 in one of the waste bags he collected during his routine duties.
Rather than keeping the money, he disclosed the discovery to his colleagues, took it home for safekeeping, and waited for the rightful owner to come forward. A few days later, the owner approached their workplace in search of the money, and Mr. Ibrahim returned the full amount to him.
To honour this act of integrity, Zoomlion Ghana Limited rewarded Mr. Ibrahim with an undisclosed amount of Ghana cedis, U.S. dollars, and a motorbike to support his movement.
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Edward Ato Sarpong, a board member of the Jospong Group of Companies, expressed his admiration for Mr. Ibrahim’s selfless act.
“In today’s abnormal environment, it is rare to find individuals like Ibrahim who will return such a significant amount of money to its owner. His act of godliness has elevated the Zoomlion and Jospong brands worldwide,” Mr. Sarpong stated.
He prayed that the money Mr. Ibrahim returned would come back to him in multiple folds by God’s divine grace.
Mr. Sarpong added, “We want to use Ibrahim as an example for others, not just within our workforce but also in the Ghanaian community, to emulate his integrity and values.”
The Northern Regional Public Jobs Coordinator for Zoomlion, Haruna Suleiman, also praised Mr. Ibrahim’s dedication and discipline.
“He is a hardworking individual who has worked with us for eight good years without any complaints. His commitment to duty at Beggars Lane in the Tamale Metropolis has been outstanding,” Mr. Suleiman noted.
In response, Mr. Salifu Ibrahim expressed gratitude to Zoomlion and his supervisor, Haruna Suleiman, for giving him the opportunity to work with the company.
He urged parents to instill values of honesty and godliness in their children.
“I have never owned GH₵20,000 in my life, but I thought about the fact that we have just ushered in a new government and that we need to reset Ghana together. I couldn’t spend someone’s money and tarnish my hard-earned reputation,” Mr. Ibrahim shared.
He also revealed that he initially trained as a mechanic but switched to sanitation work due to challenges in the mechanic business.
As part of the reward package, Zoomlion flew Mr. Ibrahim to Accra for the first time and accommodated him at a luxurious hotel in East Legon, giving him an unforgettable experience by having lunch with management before his return to Tamale.
Mrs Gloria Opoku Anti, Executive Director of the Zoomlion Group said Zoomlion’s recognition of Mr. Salifu Ibrahim is a testament to the company’s commitment to its core values of godliness and people-focus, encouraging all Ghanaians to live with integrity and a sense of responsibility.
Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus, is calling on young people to take hypertension seriously by checking their blood pressure regularly and taking prescribed medication to prevent sudden deaths and stroke.
In a message shared to the public, the MP noted that cases of young people dying from high blood pressure are rising, even though the condition is preventable.
He mentioned that many refuse to go for checkups, and those who later discover they have hypertension still stop or avoid taking their medication.
He expressed worry that some men refuse treatment because they believe blood pressure drugs affect their sexual performance, a belief he described as misleading.
A Plus stressed that staying alive and healthy should be the priority, adding that complications from uncontrolled hypertension could lead to stroke and long term disability.
He encouraged the youth, especially men, to get their blood pressure tested and take treatment seriously to protect their health and future.
A Plus urged the public to spread the message so more people will take action on their health.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has met first term Members of Parliament to strengthen cooperation between his office and newly elected legislators.
The engagement was organised to help build better working relations and improve communication within the House.
Bagbin stressed the value of open interaction and mentioned that similar sessions will later involve continuing MPs, the media and the public through televised programmes.
He reiterated the 9th Parliament’s goal of promoting openness and inclusion, describing integrity, honesty, civility and participation as key values for national progress.
He encouraged the creation of a mentorship system to allow experienced members to guide new ones.
Bagbin reflected on the growth of Ghana’s legislature over the years, noting a shift from strong partisan conduct to a more mature multiparty atmosphere.
He urged MPs to maintain their party identity while working together for development.
Present at the meeting were the Clerk to Parliament Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Deputy Majority Whip Comfort Doyoe Cudjoe and the Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei.
By: Jacob Aggrey
