By Lawrence Odoom/Phalonzy
Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has disclosed that a comprehensive national timetable for the replacement and modernization of transformers will be unveiled within weeks, in a decisive bid to consolidate stability across Ghana’s electricity supply chain.
Speaking at a town hall engagement in Koforidua, the Minister revealed that 140 new transformers have already been commissioned, with an additional 300 units slated for deployment in the coming weeks to bolster reliability and resilience nationwide.
Mr. Jinapor emphasized that Government remains resolute in its commitment to ensure the nation never reverts to the debilitating era of erratic power supply, colloquially known as “dumsor.”
He lauded the operational dexterity of personnel from the Volta River Authority and Ghana Grid Company, commending their rapid and professional intervention in restoring power following the recent inferno at the Akosombo GRIDCo substation.
“Thank you to the staff of VRA and Gridco for the job you’ve done. You deserve commendation. What you’ve achieved is unparalleled, and we have absolute confidence in you,” he stated.
The Minister underscored that Ghana is not only satisfying domestic demand but is also exporting surplus power to Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Togo, positioning the country as a regional energy hub.
Addressing misinformation, Mr. Jinapor clarified that the ongoing transformer installations stem from a fresh procurement initiative and not inherited assets.
“You have installed over 2,500 transformers. And let me put on record, these are not transformers that we inherited. I’ve heard some misinformation going on,” he asserted.
He reaffirmed that the administration is on course to install more than 2,500 new transformers nationwide, describing the current energy landscape as stable and progressively fortified.
According to the Minister, the transformers were procured under the stewardship of President John Dramani Mahama and Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, as part of a deliberate strategy to reinforce and future-proof Ghana’s power infrastructure.