Ellembelle:Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas), in collaboration with the Ellembelle District Assembly, has initiated an Eco Brigade Programme aimed at promoting cleaner beaches and generating employment for residents in communities affected by the company's projects.
According to Ghana Web, the programme was officially launched by Judith Adjobah Blay, the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas, alongside Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for Ellembelle.
The initiative involves the employment of 250 men and women tasked with the daily cleaning of beaches. Their responsibilities include removing various types of waste such as plastic bottles, sachet-water rubbers, and discarded fishing nets from the shoreline.
This programme is part of Ghana Gas's Corporate Social Responsibility efforts, focusing on environmental sustainability, community development, and enhancing livelihoods in its operational regions. It aims to reduce marine pollution and promote responsible waste management among local residents.
Several coastal communities are set to benefit from the Eco Brigade Programme, including Atuabo, Asemda Suazo, Anokyi, Baku, and others. Ghana Gas emphasized that this partnership with the Ellembelle District Assembly will enhance collaboration with local authorities to tackle coastal sanitation issues effectively.
The company highlighted that the programme exemplifies how environmental protection can be integrated with economic empowerment, providing jobs while improving coastal environments. Ghana Gas reaffirmed its commitment to delivering economic, environmental, and social benefits to the communities affected by its projects.