By Twink Jones Gadama
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a leading waste management company in Ghana, has honoured Mr. Salifu Ibrahim, a sanitation worker, for his exemplary display of honesty and integrity. The event took place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Accra.
Mr. Ibrahim, a Youth Employment Agency (YEA) beneficiary, discovered GH₵20,000 in a waste bag during his routine duties as a sanitation worker in the Tamale metropolitan area. Instead of keeping the money, he disclosed the discovery to his colleagues, took it home for safekeeping, and waited for the rightful owner to come forward. A few days later, the owner approached their workplace, and Mr. Ibrahim returned the full amount.
To honour this act of integrity, Zoomlion Ghana Limited rewarded Mr. Ibrahim with an undisclosed amount of Ghana cedis, U.S. dollars, and a brand-new motorbike. The company’s gesture is a testament to its commitment to promoting honesty and integrity among its employees and the general public.
Dr. Ato Sarpong, a Board member of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC), the parent company of Zoomlion Ghana Limited, praised Mr. Ibrahim’s selfless act. “In today’s environment, it’s rare to find individuals like Ibrahim who return significant amounts of money to their owners. His act of godliness has elevated the Zoomlion and Jospong brands worldwide,” Dr. Sarpong said.
Dr. Sarpong prayed that the money Mr. Ibrahim returned would come back to him in multiple folds. “We want to use Ibrahim as an example for others to emulate his integrity and values,” he added.
The Northern Regional Public Jobs Coordinator for Zoomlion, Haruna Suleiman, also praised Mr. Ibrahim’s dedication and discipline. “He’s a hardworking individual who has worked with us for eight years without complaints,” Haruna Suleiman said.
Mr. Salifu Ibrahim expressed gratitude to Zoomlion and his supervisor for the recognition. “I’ve never owned GH₵20,000, but I thought about the need to reset Ghana together. “…I couldn’t spend someone’s money and tarnish my reputation,” Ibrahim noted.
As part of the reward package, Zoomlion flew Mr. Ibrahim to Accra for the first time and accommodated him at a luxurious hotel. The company’s gesture is a demonstration of its commitment to its core values of godliness and people-focus, encouraging all Ghanaians to live with integrity and responsibility.
The recognition of Mr. Salifu Ibrahim’s honesty and integrity is a timely reminder of the importance of upholding moral values in our daily lives. It is a call to action for all Ghanaians to emulate Mr. Ibrahim’s example and promote a culture of honesty and integrity in our society.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited’s recognition of Mr. Salifu Ibrahim’s honesty and integrity is a commendable gesture that promotes moral values and encourages Ghanaians to live with integrity and responsibility.
The company’s commitment to its core values is a shining example of corporate social responsibility and a testament to its dedication to promoting a better Ghana.
