The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced that partial restoration of electricity supply has been achieved following emergency interventions at the Akosombo Substation.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, the Minister indicated that engineers are working under challenging conditions to restore full operations.
He confirmed that initial technical efforts have yielded results, with some generating units successfully brought back online.
“The first generating unit was successfully restored yesterday,” he stated, adding that “the second unit has also been successfully synchronised.”
Dr. Jinapor explained that work is ongoing to restore the remaining units as quickly and safely as possible, noting that the process is being carefully managed to ensure system stability.
He commended engineers and technical teams for their dedication and professionalism during the ongoing crisis.
“Your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment are truly commendable,” he said, expressing government’s appreciation for their efforts.
The Minister further assured the public that restoration work is progressing steadily, with expectations that full normalcy could be restored within the week.
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