Our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Chairman Dr Dilesh Nguwaya has received the prestigious Leaders Without Borders International honours in the United Kingdom, and a Professional Honorary Doctorate in Leadership and Management from the City University of Paris, in recognition of his sterling work in championing innovative ways of managing waste in Zimbabwe.
Dr Nguwaya brought a cutting-edge idea of promoting clean environments by transforming a smelly dumpsite into a well-run facility in Pomona.
“It is a pleasure to be here in London today for this prestigious ceremony. I send you all the Warmest of Love from Zimbabwe and take the opportunity to appreciate the Honour accorded to me by Leaders Without Borders Development Centre,” he said in his acceptance speech in the UK.
“Allow me to acknowledge the presence of the centre’s principal founder, Dr Hillary Emoh.
“With utmost humility, I accept the conferment of this Professional Honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Management from the City University of Paris, France as well as the 9th Prestigious Leaders Without Borders International Honours, under the category: Award for Global Excellence — Business Enterprise and Corporate Global Governance.”
Dr Nguwaya said the company was focusing on implementing innovative waste management solutions to address climate change challenges.
He added: “I am greatly honoured to be recognised for the leadership qualities and development emanating from the enabling environment for sustainable solutions. The award underscores the importance of waste management as a sector for addressing global challenges like climate change. Geo Pomona Waste Management Private Limited tackles this very issue by implementing innovative waste management solutions.”
Dr Nguwaya also thanked President Emmerson Mnangagwa for allowing the private sector to be innovative.
“I dedicate this award to the positive reforms taking place in Zimbabwe under the Second Republic, led by His Excellency, President Dr ED Mnangagwa, who is advocating the adoption of innovative responses to Waste Management.
He added: “Geo Pomona Waste Management Private Limited is a testament to that national strategic policy success. We have become a leading innovator in waste management solutions in Zimbabwe, not only creating jobs but also contributing to a cleaner environment as well as Energy Security Thrust.”
