Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona

A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste management and clean energy generation. The delegation, made up of participants from the Senior Command and Staff Course, expressed keen interest in understanding how the project is transforming waste into a valuable resource, while addressing both environmental and energy challenges.

Squadron Leader Elizabeth Fadilatu Salifu of the Ghana Air Force, speaking on behalf of the group, praised the Geo Pomona initiative for its role in promoting clean energy. "We are students from Ghana, and today, we are here to appreciate this waste-to-energy plant. We are impressed that Geo Pomona is taking a strong interest in promoting clean energy," she said.

Echoing her remarks, Dean of the Ghana Armed Forces Command College, Napoleon Kurentin, underscored the broader environmental importance of the project. "This initiative is not only about clean energy but also a strategic environmental protection measure," he noted, emphasizing the plant's dual role in tackling both waste management and energy generation.

The visit was part of a broader study tour focused on climate change and its implications for national development. Ghana's military leaders are exploring ways to integrate environmental protection and clean energy solutions into national and regional security frameworks.

Major General Matthew Essien, Commander of the Ghana Armed Forces Command College, described the tour as a transformative experience. "My perception of waste management has changed completely," he said. "What I've seen here is remarkable. Waste is not just waste — it is a resource and an economic asset. This is a model that should be replicated across Africa."

During the visit, Geo Pomona Chief Executive Dilesh Nguwaya guided the delegation through the plant's remarkable transformation. "This area used to be an open dumpsite, even home to squatters," he said. "Today, it is a symbol of innovation and environmental renewal." Nguwaya also highlighted the site's ongoing development, including the construction of international-standard sports facilities, with the main waste-to-energy plant set to accelerate construction next month.

Once operational, the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant will process up to 1,000 tonnes of waste daily and generate 22 megawatts of electricity, which will be fed into Zimbabwe's national grid. The project aims to significantly reduce waste while contributing to Zimbabwe's energy security, demonstrating the potential for waste-to-energy initiatives across the African continent.

The visit to Geo Pomona reflects Ghana's growing interest in leveraging innovative, environmentally sustainable projects as part of its national development strategy, particularly in the face of climate change and growing energy demands.