Cenpower cleans Kpone shoreline
Cenpower Generation Ltd, owner of the Kpone Independent Power Plant, has held the third edition of the KIPP Clean Project at the Sega Beach in Kpone in the Greater Accra Region.
Launched in 2023, the KIPP Clean Project is a remediation and restoration initiative by Cenpower to address the pressing issue of pollution along the Sega Beach shoreline.
The project is intended to reflect the company’s belief in ecocentrism and biodiversity conservation, amidst the need to maintain the ecological balance of the coast, which has been threatened by plastic waste.
This year’s clean-up coincided with Cenpower’s Financial Close 10th anniversary.
The event brought together over 300 volunteers, including employees of Cenpower Generation Ltd, Cenpower Operations and Services Ltd, Excelsior Solution Services, students from Kpone Methodist A. Basic School, representatives from the Kpone Traditional Council, members of the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, and local community members.
In attendance were the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly, Samuel Tetteh Kwarshie Morton, and the Presiding Member, George Nuertey Ahimgah.
To maximise waste collection from the shoreline, Excelsior Solution Services, a company specialising in waste management and coastal sanitation, supported the initiative by collecting, sorting and safely disposing of the waste to ensure the impact extended beyond the day’s activity.
The exercise resulted in the collection of over 250 tonnes of plastic and general waste from the Sega shoreline, reflecting an increase from the over 200 tonnes gathered in 2024.
Commendation
Speaking during the event, the MCE of Kpone Katamanso, Mr Kwarshie Morton, commended Cenpower for its sustained contribution to community development and environmental health.
The Chief Executive Officer of Cenpower, Theophilus Sackey, indicated that “the third edition of the KIPP Clean Project is a symbol of continuity and purpose”.
Education
Earlier, Cenpower staff visited the Kpone Methodist Basic School to engage learners on the importance of cleanliness, recycling and protecting marine life, reinforcing the company’s dedication to community education and behaviour change for environmental sustainability.
The Chief Technical Officer at Cenpower, Michael Wiafe, thanked all participants for their enthusiasm and teamwork, emphasising that “each bag of waste collected today is a step toward a cleaner environment and a healthier ecosystem. Let us continue to make environmental care part of our daily lives, not just today but every day”.
Senior executives, including the Chief Financial Officer, Peter James, and the Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs, Elizabeth Akin Taylor, were also present to lend support to the anniversary edition of the KIPP Clean Project.
