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Zoomlion landfill officers get international certification
Three officers of the Landfill Division of Zoomlion Ghana Limited have been certified by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) as Managers of Landfill Operations (MOLO) after successfully undertaking a course and comprehensive written examination organised by SWANA in Toronto, Canada.
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The three officials are the first to be certified by SWANA as landfill managers in the West African sub-region.
They are: Mr Peter Kwei Dagadu, the Head of the Landfill Department; Mr Lyndon Nii Adjiri Sackey and Mr Richard Clottey Omani-Mensah, both landfill supervisors of the company.
In an interview, Mr Dagadu indicated that SWANA certification was a meritorious professional achievement that placed one among an elite group of solid waste professionals.
“SWANA certification courses enable you to gain advance knowledge in specific areas, as well as familiarity with best management practices and regulatory requirements,” he explained, adding, “It, therefore, equips industry professionals with the know-how to deal with emerging challenges in the operation and maintenance of landfills globally. It is, therefore, a prerequisite for working in the highly regulated landfill industry in North America.”
He disclosed that apart from the course, the group underwent a three-week attachment at various sanitary- engineered landfills in the province of Ontario, Canada, to acquaint themselves with the application of latest technology and best practices in the operation and maintenance of sanitary landfills.
Established seven years ago, Zoomlion Ghana Limited has established itself in the West African sub-region as a waste management leader, introducing a new culture of environmental cleanliness and modern forms of waste management to the region.