Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, says the country’s energy sector is showing encouraging signs of stability and recovery.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 16, Mr. Jinapor indicated that ongoing reforms and targeted interventions are beginning to yield visible results.
“We can confidently announce that the energy sector is showing signs of stabilisation and improvement. This progress has been driven by reforms aimed at addressing both technical and financial challenges, as well as modernising our infrastructure,” he stated.
The Minister noted that the persistent and erratic power outages experienced earlier this year have significantly reduced.
“The outages that plagued the country at the beginning of the year have seen remarkable improvement. We are now enjoying a more reliable and uninterrupted power supply — and you can attest to that,” he added.
Mr. Jinapor also addressed public concerns over scheduled maintenance at the ENI gas facility, which many feared would lead to nationwide power cuts.
“This past Sunday, during the upgrade of the ENI facility to boost gas production, some people dubbed it ‘National Dumsor Day,’” he said.
“Fortunately, through the collaborative efforts of our technical teams and stakeholders, we successfully completed the operation without cutting even one megawatt of power.”
He noted that the public’s strong interest in the matter reflects the vital role of electricity in national life.
“When I checked social media, I saw people saying they were disappointed the lights didn’t go off. Others joked that the Minister forgot to switch off the power,” he said. “But this only underscores how important electricity is to our daily lives. We are committed to building on these gains and consolidating our progress.”
Source: Kareen Tei
