Minister of Energy, John Abdulai Jinapor
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has commissioned the expansion of rural electrification to 13 new communities in the Central Gonja District of the Savanna Region.
Speaking during the ceremony on October 11, 2025, John Jinapor emphasised that the initiative is part of the government’s ongoing effort to bring electricity to every corner of Ghana, a vision championed by President John Dramani Mahama.
He mentioned that Ghana currently boasts about 90% electricity access, one of the highest rates in Africa, and the government remains determined to achieve full coverage.
“No community should be left in the dark,” Jinapor said while urging residents to take responsibility by paying for the electricity they consume.
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He added, “If more people pay their bills, that’s how we keep the power on. It’s a shared responsibility.”
The Energy Minister also addressed concerns in Tamale, noting that while the government is willing to engage residents who are unable to pay, those connecting to electricity illegally must stop, as it damages transformers and affects entire communities.
Jinapor further highlighted the Loss Reduction Programme, aimed at cutting both commercial and technical electricity losses.
“Already, as a result of NEDCo’s efforts, we’ve seen about a 10% improvement in collections and reduced losses,” he noted.
“Together, we are lighting up lives and building a stronger Ghana,” John Jinapor concluded.
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