The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured the public of uninterrupted power supply as the country prepares for a scheduled shutdown by ENI on Sunday, July 13, to facilitate an operational upgrade.
The assurance follows a high-level engagement held on Friday, July 11, in Accra, where Mr Jinapor convened key stakeholders in the country's energy sector to assess the potential impact of the temporary shutdown and review contingency measures.
Present at the meeting were representatives from ENI, Ghana Grid Company Ltd (GRIDCo), the Petroleum Commission, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), and the Volta River Authority (VRA).
Discussions centred on safeguarding the national grid during the ENI upgrade and strengthening collaborative efforts to minimise any disruption to the power supply.
The minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to maintaining a stable and reliable power sector, describing it as essential to Ghana’s economic resilience.
“The power sector is the backbone of our economy, and we are leaving no stone unturned to ensure this upgrade does not negatively impact citizens,” he emphasised.
He noted that all relevant agencies are implementing a coordinated mitigation plan.
“I urge the public to remain calm. I can assure Ghanaians that robust and proactive measures are in place to ensure minimal or no disruption to power supply,” the Minister stated.
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition also pledged to provide timely updates and maintain transparent communication with the public throughout the shutdown period.
