Ghana’s leading waste volunteer group, BuzStop Boys, has taken a bold step towards sustainability by officially registering a waste management company, BuzStopBoys Pro.
The move, announced by the group’s founder and leader, Ohene Kwadwo Sarfo, aims to provide a structured way for the team to take on private contracts while maintaining their NGO’s core mission of volunteerism.
In a TikTok video celebrating the milestone, Sarfo explained that while BuzStop Boys remains a non-profit organization, the Pro division will handle commercial engagements.
He emphasized that the decision was not about chasing money but about ensuring a lasting impact on Ghana’s waste management system.
“Just as Kwame Nkrumah is not remembered for his money but for his legacy, that is what drives us. We are not interested in the money, but the legacy,”- Sarfo passionately stated.
The registration of BuzStopBoys Pro comes amid growing pressure on the government to support the volunteer group, which has gained widespread admiration for its tireless efforts in clearing gutters, weeding public spaces, and keeping Ghana’s cities clean.
Many Ghanaians believe the government should award contracts to the group, arguing that they have demonstrated greater commitment than some existing waste management firms accused of delivering subpar services.
However, critics have countered these calls, suggesting that BuzStop Boys may not yet have the capacity to handle large-scale government contracts.
Could this new Limited Liability Company, BuzStop Boys Pro, be a strategic move to secure such contracts in the future, or is it purely about focusing on private jobs?
Addressing his team, Sarfo hinted at the bigger picture.
“The volunteerism we are doing is not sustainable in one way or another. We must step up our game.” – He empowered the team.
He thanked his team members for their dedication and urged them to remain focused on the legacy they are building.
With BuzStopBoys Pro now in operation, it remains to be seen how this transition will shape Ghana’s waste management landscape—and whether the government will finally recognize their efforts with the support they deserve.
By: Ebenezer Madugu