Ghana's Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has issued a stern warning to Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) district offices to improve their service delivery or face major restructuring. The directive comes amid widespread concerns over slow response times to power outages and ongoing efforts to enhance the national electricity distribution network, as reported by MyJoyOnline.
Dr. Jinapor attributed recent power interruptions in major cities such as Accra and Kumasi to years of chronic underinvestment in infrastructure. He announced a comprehensive upgrade program based on a technical review aimed at boosting grid stability and resilience to prevent future outages, according to MyJoyOnline.
As part of the response, the Energy Ministry has procured 2,500 new transformers to strengthen the distribution network and reduce technical losses. These transformers are being deployed alongside upgrades to substations in Accra and Kumasi, with the goal of increasing system capacity and improving power reliability, MyJoyOnline reports.
The Ministry is also working to enhance ECG operational efficiency and customer communication. Dr. Jinapor emphasized restoring public trust by improving transparency about outages and maintenance schedules, as well as instituting an internal review of district performance to ensure accountability, MyJoyOnline adds.
Moving forward, the effectiveness of the ministry’s restructuring efforts and infrastructure investments will be key to stabilizing Ghana’s power supply. Observers will be watching closely how ECG districts implement immediate corrective actions and whether planned upgrades can meet growing demand and reduce disruptions over the coming months.
Dr John Abdulai Jinapor
Electricity Company of Ghana
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