Revitalising ECG: Seven-Member Committee to Chart Privatisation Path
A seven-member team will explore options to address ECG’s inefficiencies and mounting financial issues
- A seven-member team will explore private-sector involvement in ECG’s operations
- The committee aims to tackle ECG’s inefficiencies, financial losses, and growing debt
- The process will be transparent and impartial, focusing on public buy-in and competitive bidding
Energy Minister-Designate John Abdulai Jinapor has revealed plans to establish a seven-member committee to assess privatisation options for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13, 2025, Jinapor highlighted that the committee will explore and recommend effective private-sector participation models to address ECG’s operational and financial challenges.
The initiative aims to tackle inefficiencies, financial losses, and mounting debt that have hampered ECG’s ability to provide reliable electricity to Ghanaians. Jinapor underscored the potential benefits of private-sector involvement, citing the expertise, resources, and efficiency it could bring to the ailing state-owned entity.
“We believe private-sector participation is key,” he remarked, advocating for a transparent, non-partisan approach.
He assured the committee would operate independently, focusing on developing a framework to garner public support, paving the way for competitive bidding processes if necessary.
The government’s move reflects its commitment to revitalizing Ghana’s electricity supply while ensuring accountability and public engagement in the decision-making process.
