Accra: Stephanie Baan, a young National Service personnel, has publicly expressed her thoughts for the first time since gaining instant employment following her pivotal role during the fire outbreak at the Akosombo switchyard.
According to Ghana Web, Baan recounted her experience in a video, detailing how she caught the attention of the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, during a routine inspection at the GRIDCo substation after the fire incident. The minister observed her working diligently alongside her team and other service personnel to address the power outages.
"We've been working under pressure to restore power to the nation. What actually brought me into the spotlight was when the Energy Minister came to the yard one evening for a routine inspection. He found me deep in the trench pulling out cables, and he was very impressed," she explained.
Baan further shared that the minister was particularly impressed by her dedication as a National Service personnel, leading him to recommend her to President John Dramani Mahama. She expressed her gratitude to both the minister and the president, acknowledging the unique opportunity she received among her peers.
"We were all working hands-on, my team, fellow service personnel, engineers, everyone was contributing to restoring power for the nation. I was overwhelmed; I wasn't expecting it. I'm grateful to God. I see it as a favour because I can't explain it; it was just perfect timing. I'm also grateful to the Energy Minister for recognising my efforts and bringing my name to the spotlight," Baan added.