President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has affirmed his administration’s commitment to further investment in the power sector with the aim of enhancing electricity supply across the nation.
Addressing attendees at the commissioning ceremony of a 15-megawatt solar power plant in Kaleo, located in the Upper West Region, President Akufo-Addo emphasized that his government intends to introduce green energy policies in the near future.
These policies are designed to diminish reliance on thermal energy sources, thus promoting sustainable energy solutions.
“The government is implementing a series of policies and measures to incentivise green investments, foster a culture of energy efficiency, and prioritize the development of solar, wind, and hydroelectric power projects as key strategies for the growth of the energy sector in the country.”
Meanwhile, Herbert Krapa, the Chairman of the governing board of the Electricity Corporation of Ghana (ECG), has provided assurances to the Ghanaian populace that the prevailing power crisis will soon be effectively addressed.
He emphasized that the government has implemented adequate measures to guarantee a consistent power supply for consumers. Krapa reiterated the government’s acknowledgment of the difficulties faced by Ghanaians and its dedication to resolving these challenges for the betterment of the populace.
“As I said earlier today at Kaleo, at the Commissioning of VRA’s 15MW Solar Plant, the Government has put in place immediate measures to ensure the return of uninterrupted supply of power to consumers. I can, therefore, state that the unfortunate power challenges Ghanaians are facing should be over in the next few days.”
“We are fully confident that the measures being put in place should resolve the service interruptions. We empathize with all consumers and apologize unreservedly for the effects of the outages on our daily lives. Please bear with us. We are fixing it and we are nearly there,” Herbert Krapa’s post further read.
STORY BY ; PORTIA AKU SHIKA GAFAH
