“We’ve moved from erratic outages and bloated contracts to stability and a 47.3% jump in revenues,” Energy Minister John Jinapor declared.
In Africa where electricity reliability can make or break political careers, Ghana’s power sector appears to be on the mend, thanks to a focused and reform-driven approach led by Minister John Abdulai Jinapor.
When he assumed office earlier this year, Ghana was plagued by widespread power outages, faulty transformers, and inefficient billing systems. Now, the Ministry is reporting significant gains, both in stability and revenue.
“We’ve revamped ECG’s billing system in just three months. The old system was riddled with errors; the new one, ZEOS, brings In a natifull automation and accountability.”
Perhaps more impressively, ECG’s monthly revenue collections have jumped 47.3% compared to the same period last year, an achievement attributed to both systemic reforms and increased enforcement.
Key highlights:
- 200 new transformers purchased
- 24-hour patrol and repair teams launched in Accra
- Over 347 faulty supply contracts reviewed, with 202 terminated
- Over $230 million in questionable contracts saved or frozen
“This year, ECG is spending 30-40% less on procurement than in 2024, yet achieving better results. That’s value for money in action.” Jinapor also confirmed full compliance with the cash waterfall mechanism, ensuring prompt payments to IPPs and fuel suppliers, a key factor in today’s reliable power supply.
Plans are also underway for private sector participation in ECG’s billing and collection systems, not to sell the company, but to increase efficiency.
“We are inviting Ghanaian entrepreneurs to be part of the solution. This is not privatisation; it is modernisation.”
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