The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and key stakeholders in the power sector to deliberate on measures aimed at ensuring reliable and uninterrupted power supply.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Energy on Monday, 24th February, was aimed at finding long-term solutions to stabilise and ensure reliable power supply.
During the discussions, the Energy Minister engaged with representatives from IPPs, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) and power generation companies to assess the current challenges in the power sector.
The meeting focused on issues such as fuel supply constraints, the financial sustainability of power producers, and infrastructure maintenance. Stakeholders also explored strategies to improve efficiency and prevent prolonged outages.
Mr Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working closely with industry players to resolve the crisis.
He emphasised the need for collaborative efforts to enhance power generation and distribution.
“Ensuring a stable and reliable power supply remains a priority, and we will continue to engage all relevant stakeholders to address the challenges affecting the sector,” he stated.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to implement immediate measures to mitigate any power disruptions while working on long-term reforms.
The Minister assured the public that regular updates would be provided as efforts to resolve the power supply challenges progress.
