Zoomlion Ghana Limited says it will support accountability measures put in place by the Government, including audit and verification of payments, related to its expired Youth Employment Agency (YEA) contract.

The company also expressed readiness to participate in competitive bidding processes to be introduced under future sanitation modules.

In a release following the recent government decision to abrogate the company’s YEA contract, Zoomlion officials explained that the contract had “expired naturally” and did not constitute “a termination or cancellation.”

The Office of the President recently responded to a petition by investigative journalist Manasseh Azuri Awuni, indicating that the contract between YEA and Zoomlion, which expired in 2024, would not be renewed.

The Government highlighted plans to audit all payments made to Zoomlion after the expiration of the YEA contract.

Zoomlion Ghana, in its response, explained that the government decision did not imply a cancellation of other existing contracts.

“The YEA contract mentioned in the letter related solely to the Street Sweeping Programme, originally set to expire in March 2024, but granted a six-month extension, thereby establishing its new expiration date as September 2024,” the release said.

“The contract has, therefore, reached its natural conclusion and expired. Contrary to claims in some media reports, this expiration does not constitute a termination or cancellation of the agreement by the government.”

“It is important to note that the letter from the Presidency does not indicate a termination of Zoomlion’s other contracts or the broader YEA sanitation module.”

The release said the expired YEA contract was competitively procured in 2019, and it would “actively participate in forthcoming competitive procurement processes.”

“Our extensive and long-standing track record of technical and operational competence, commitment to innovation, and unparalleled nationwide reach position us strongly to compete effectively and deliver even better services under new contract models,” it said.

The company commended the Government’s plan to improve the remuneration of sanitation workers as part of the sector reform, emphasising that it would enhance service delivery and foster public trust.

Zoomlion Ghana said it would continue to build a “cleaner, greener, and more resilient Ghana,” while collaborating with the government and stakeholders.

“Our mission continues to be intrinsically linked with national development goals and the broader aspirations of the Ghanaian people: to reset our sanitation systems, create dignified employment opportunities, protect our environment, and uphold the highest standards of public service,” it said.

“Zoomlion Ghana Limited has maintained a consistent and productive partnership with successive governments on the YEA module for over 19 years. This relationship underscores our dedication to Ghana’s sustainable development goals and reflects the government’s long-standing recognition of our contributions.”