Accra: Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, where she reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring a stable, reliable, and sustainable power supply for the country. During the visit, the Vice President engaged with management and staff of the Ministry to assess ongoing programmes and challenges within the energy sector.
According to Ghana Web, Professor Opoku-Agyemang underscored the critical role of energy in national development, industrial growth, and improved living standards, assuring that the government remains focused on policies that will strengthen power generation, transmission, and distribution. She highlighted that sustaining power supply is a key priority of the government's broader economic agenda, noting that access to reliable electricity is essential for job creation and productivity.
The Vice President encouraged officials to continue working diligently to address bottlenecks in the sector while exploring innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Minister for Energy, Dr. John Jinapor, briefed the Vice President on current projects, reforms, and strategies aimed at improving efficiency and expanding access to power across the country. He also highlighted efforts being made to ensure energy security and long-term sustainability.
The Vice President commended the Ministry for its work so far and urged closer collaboration among stakeholders to achieve the government's vision of a resilient and dependable energy sector for national growth.