Hon. Gyan-Mensah Endorses Nuclear Power as Key to Ghana’s Energy Future
Accra– June 24, 2025. In a decisive step toward diversifying Ghana’s energy portfolio, the Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah (MP), has stated that the development of nuclear energy is a strategic and sustainable power source for the nation.
Hon. John Jinapor Inaugurates Governing Board of the Volta River Authority
Accra, June 23, 2025 — The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, today inaugurated the newly appointed governing board of the Volta River Authority (VRA), following their appointment by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State.
Ghana Launches Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) to Electrify Off-Grid Communities
Lala, Sene East District – May 30, 2025. The Government of Ghana has officially launched a landmark renewable energy project aimed at significantly expanding electricity access in some of the country’s most underserved communities.
The event, held at Lala in the Sene East District of the Bono East Region, marked the beginning of the Scaling-Up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP), which will provide clean and sustainable electricity to over 70,000 people.
Accra, Ghana – May 28, 2025 – The 2025 edition of the West African Mining and Power Expo (WAMPEX) opened today at the Accra International Conference Centre with a keynote address by the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor. The Minister outlined an ambitious reform agenda to transform the energy sector as a key enabler of mining and industrial growth in West Africa.
Accra, May 26, 2025 — The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, has underscored the country’s unwavering commitment to accelerating energy access and implementing urgent sector reforms.
He made these remarks during his keynote address at the Mission 300 Ghana Compact Review Workshop at the Best Western Hotel in Accra.
Investigative Committee on Akosombo Dam Spillage Presents Report to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Accra– In a significant development regarding the Akosombo Dam spillage, the investigative committee presented its report to the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, in Accra. The report marks an important step in addressing the aftermath of the spillage that has had far-reaching impacts on communities along the Volta River.
Government Inaugurates Steering Committee to Boost Private Participation in Power Distribution.
Accra, May 5, 2025– The Government has inaugurated an eight-member Private Sector Participation (PSP) Steering Committee to provide strategic oversight for the implementation of the reintroduced Multiple Lease Model (MLM) aimed at transforming electricity distribution in Ghana.
Accra Hosts Meeting of the West African Gas Pipeline Committee of Ministers.
Minister for Energy and Green Transition Expresses Concerns of Illegal Connections and Non-Payment of Electricity Bills During Working Visit to NEDCo in Tamale
Earlier today, Tuesday, 25th March 2025, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon.