Regional News of Monday, 22 December 2025

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Kinbu Triangle Project combines sustainability, safety and civic responsibility - Moses Baiden

Margins ID Group, in partnership with the Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, has officially unveiled the Kinbu Triangle green landmark, completing the urban regeneration project in just 30 days.

Commissioned on December 19, 2025, the initiative addresses urban heat, environmental degradation, and pedestrian safety along one of Accra’s busiest commercial corridors.

The climate-resilient space features native, drought-resistant landscaping and pedestrian-friendly design elements aimed at reducing ambient temperatures and enhancing the urban experience for nearby schools, offices, businesses, and hospitality facilities.

Speaking at the unveiling, Moses Baiden Jnr, Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Group, said the project reflects the company’s belief that national development must extend beyond digital systems into the physical spaces people inhabit.

Margins ID Group, headquartered in the Octagon directly opposite the site, along with its subsidiaries Margins ID Systems Applications Limited and special purpose vehicles IMS and IMS II, shares a close proximity with the Mayor’s office located just behind the building.

Baiden noted that the previous state of the triangle did not reflect the standards the company aspires to as a neighbour, adding, “This project reflects our belief that corporate social responsibility should be practical, visible, and impactful.”

He explained that the Kinbu Triangle redevelopment, delivered as part of the company’s 35th anniversary corporate social responsibility initiatives, was driven by proximity and a shared responsibility to improve the immediate environment. Observing the state of the triangle, the company decided to act in collaboration with the Assembly to demonstrate what corporate responsibility should look like in practice.

Over the years, Margins ID Group has contributed to society through Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) including SDG 9 on Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 4 on Quality Education, SDG 5 on Gender Equality, and SDG 16.9 on Legal Identity for All. This redevelopment project further advances SDG 13 on Climate Action by reducing heat, increasing greenery, and enhancing the overall outlook of Accra.

Addressing the media, Kwesi Baiden, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Margins ID Group, emphasised the importance of public–private partnerships in urban development, noting that while the private sector often has strong ideas, successful implementation requires collaboration with the public sector to create well-planned, livable cities.

He also highlighted innovative sustainability features incorporated into the Kinbu Triangle, including an automatic irrigation system, solar-powered lighting using 300-watt panels, and CCTV installations for enhanced security.

He urged city authorities and the public to exercise civic responsibility in protecting the facility, stressing that while the private sector can invest and monitor, enforcement relies on the support of city authorities and collective public effort.

Accra Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey welcomed the project as a meaningful contribution to the capital, commending Margins Group for delivering an innovative and impactful intervention, describing it as one of the best Christmas gifts an institution could give the city.

Korle Klottey Municipal Chief Executive Alfred Allotey-Gaisie praised the speed of execution, noting that a project expected to take three months was completed in under a month, and encouraged other corporate institutions to emulate Margins by partnering with local authorities to support urban renewal, environmental sustainability, and well-maintained public spaces.

The Kinbu Triangle project, delivered as part of Margins' 35th anniversary corporate social responsibility programme, signals the company’s expanded approach to national development by integrating digital innovation with physical urban infrastructure while aligning with SDG 13 on climate action.

The initiative establishes a replicable model for future public–private urban regeneration projects across Accra, particularly in high-traffic commercial areas requiring climate-responsive design.