During a working visit to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang praised the Sector Minister, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor for contributing to finding solutions to Ghana’s power challenges.
The visit was for the Vice President to receive a comprehensive briefing on the state of the energy sector, ongoing reforms, and strategic interventions aimed at ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for Ghana.
The Ministry outlined decisive actions taken to restore efficiency and accountability across the sector. Notably, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) subjected 347 contracts to a value-for-money audit. Following this process, 202 contracts with a value of US$227.6 million, £1.17 million, and €4.08 million have been terminated. The remaining 145 contracts are undergoing further scrutiny and will be discontinued where necessary, reinforcing Government’s commitment to transparency and fiscal discipline.
Significant progress has also been made in strengthening power generation and fuel supply. Ghana’s energy mix is steadily improving, with a deliberate shift away from heavier fuels toward gas-based generation, thereby enhancing sustainability and reliability in power delivery. In addition, crude oil production from fields such as Jubilee and Sankofa is picking up.
The Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) has resumed crude oil processing. This marks an important milestone in restoring national refining capacity. Processing volumes have risen significantly, signaling renewed confidence and operational revival. These developments, together with improved procurement systems and cash-waterfall mechanisms, have helped stabilize the sector despite higher power demand driven by economic growth.
The Ministry also highlighted its strong push toward renewable energy and green transition. Solar initiatives, including expanding solar street lighting, installing solar pumps for agriculture, and supporting electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, are being pursued to reduce costs and promote cleaner energy solutions. Efforts to lower the cost of solar technologies are underway to support productivity, particularly in agriculture and rural communities.
In my remarks, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, commended the Minister, management, and staff of the Ministry and its 16 agencies for their dedication and professionalism, especially in a sector burdened by legacy debts and structural challenges.
She said, ”the energy sector has faced threats of power disruptions in the past, but improved planning, discipline, and stakeholder engagement are rebuilding confidence among investors and consumers alike”.
The Vice President also emphasized the importance of long-term planning, the courage to review past unsuccessful approaches, and the willingness to re-strategize when necessary. I noted that energy security is vital to national development, supporting industry, agriculture, and household livelihoods, and Government remains dedicated to finding practical, sustainable solutions that benefit the Ghanaian people.
She assured the Ministry of the Government’s full support as it continues to stabilize the sector, accelerate the green transition, and deliver reliable energy that drives economic growth and improves the quality of life for all Ghanaians.
