The Ministry of Energy has inaugurated a seven-member technical committee tasked with developing a roadmap for private sector participation in power distribution across the country.
This initiative aligns with the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) campaign promise to address inefficiencies within the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The committee, chaired by Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, includes members such as Ben Boakye, Dr. Shafiq Sulemana, Dr. Simon Akorli, Emma Akua Bulley, and Edward Abrokwa.
Their mandate is to engage stakeholders, including private sector players, unions, and industry experts, to design a transparent framework aimed at enhancing efficiency and reliability in power distribution.
Speaking at the inauguration, Energy and Green Transition Minister John Jinapor emphasized that while the government has not decided on fully privatizing the ECG, it recognizes the need to engage stakeholders to ensure improved service delivery to consumers.
He also stressed the importance of public support for the committee’s work.
The committee has been given one month to present its report to the Minister.
Chairman Jabesh Amissah-Arthur assured the public that the committee would diligently fulfill its mandate and called on all stakeholders to cooperate to ensure the success of the initiative.
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