Jasikan: Mr Musa Abiaduka Osumanu, the Jasikan District Engineer of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has appealed to customers and well-meaning Ghanaians to collaborate with the company to restore confidence in power distribution within the district and beyond.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Osumanu emphasized that while ECG is committed to providing stable and reliable electricity, recent power outages and fluctuations in the Jasikan district are largely due to natural factors beyond the company's immediate control. He made these remarks during an interview in Kadjebi, Oti Region, addressing residents' concerns about persistent power issues.
He explained that natural occurrences such as fallen trees, overgrown branches, and vegetation interfering with power lines often result in line faults and voltage fluctuations. 'Sometimes when heavy winds or storms occur, tree branches fall on the lines or lean against the poles, causing interruptions in supply. These are natural occurrences and not deliberate actions by ECG,' he stated.
Mr Osumanu noted that animals and other external interferences sometimes affect transformers and distribution lines, leading to temporary outages. He urged residents to report such incidents promptly to the district office, allowing engineers and technical teams to respond quickly and restore power. Early reporting by community members, he added, would significantly reduce downtime and prevent minor faults from escalating into major technical challenges.
He further called on Assembly Members, Unit Committee Members, opinion leaders, and traditional authorities to provide their contact information to the ECG office to enhance communication and coordination. Collaboration between ECG and community stakeholders is crucial for ensuring stable power supply and protecting electrical installations from avoidable damage.
The District Engineer assured customers that ECG is intensifying routine maintenance, including vegetation control along major distribution lines, to minimize outages and improve service delivery. He reiterated the company's commitment to transparency and customer engagement, stating that ECG remains open to constructive feedback aimed at strengthening electricity distribution in the district.
Mr Osumanu also appealed to the public to avoid illegal connections and activities that compromise the safety and efficiency of the power distribution network, noting that such practices contribute to system losses and instability. He expressed optimism that with sustained cooperation and timely communication, confidence in power distribution services would be restored and strengthened across the district.