The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Kwame Agyeman-Budu is expected to step down by Tuesday, May 17, 2022, energynewsafrica.com can confirm.

Sources within the energy industry told this portal that the Board of ECG decided to let him step down because he has reached 60 years, the retirement age.

When reached via the telephone, Mr Agyeman-Budu confirmed he is exiting the power distribution company on May 17.

Mr Agyeman-Budu was appointed the Managing Director of ECG in November 2019 to replace Ing Samuel Boakye Appiah, who served three years as the MD.

Before his appointment, Mr Agyeman-Budu was Deputy Managing Director in charge of Corporate Services.

He brought on board over 28 years of experience in the energy industry.

Under his tenure, ECG constructed several substations and expanded its distribution network.

Also under his tenure, ECG ICT staff designed ‘ECG Power’ which makes it possible for 2.8 million out of the company’s 3.8 million customers to make payment for power purchased and services rendered by the company.

 

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com