The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has met with heads of agencies and institutions under his ministry to review their 2026 performance and establish key priorities for the 2027 financial year.
The meeting focused on assessing progress in Ghana’s energy sector, identifying operational challenges and developing strategies to improve efficiency, accountability and the delivery of reliable energy services to households and businesses.
Dr Jinapor said the government had made progress towards strengthening Ghana’s energy security despite ongoing challenges facing the electricity and petroleum industries.
Ghana Plans to Install 3,000 Electricity Transformers
Among the major developments highlighted during the meeting were plans to install 3,000 electricity transformers across the country to improve power distribution and address challenges associated with electricity supply.
The minister also pointed to progress in electricity generation, noting that national electricity access had increased to 89.13 per cent. The government is also pursuing efforts to revitalise domestic oil refining as part of broader measures to strengthen energy security and improve the country’s energy supply capacity.
These initiatives are expected to support electricity distribution, expand access to power and contribute to Ghana’s long-term energy infrastructure development.
Jinapor Demands Accountability from Energy Sector Agencies
Dr Jinapor stressed that government policies and commitments must translate into measurable results for the country. He urged the leadership of agencies under the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to prioritise transparency, operational efficiency, accountability and value for money.
According to the minister, institutions within the energy sector must demonstrate tangible improvements in their performance and ensure that public resources are used effectively to achieve national development objectives.
He also warned that unnecessary delays and continued underperformance would not be tolerated, urging agency heads to take responsibility for delivering their assigned targets.
The review forms part of efforts to strengthen institutional performance and improve coordination across Ghana’s energy sector.
Ghana’s Energy Sector Priorities for 2027
Looking ahead to 2027, Dr Jinapor said the government would focus on developing a reliable, affordable, sustainable and resilient energy sector capable of supporting economic growth and improving living standards.
The priorities are expected to include strengthening electricity distribution infrastructure, expanding power access, improving operational efficiency and advancing initiatives to revitalise domestic oil refining.
The minister further emphasised the need for closer collaboration among agencies and institutions under the ministry to ensure that government interventions produce practical benefits for households, businesses and industries across Ghana.
Improved coordination, he said, would be essential to achieving the country’s energy objectives and ensuring that investments in electricity and petroleum infrastructure deliver value to the public.
As Ghana prepares for 2027, the performance review is expected to guide the implementation of energy sector policies and help establish clear targets for the institutions responsible for delivering essential energy services.
Source: newsthemegh.com