A renowned economist and Board Chairman of the Energy Commission (EC) of Ghana, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi, has urged women to show interest in electrical wiring training programs and get certified by the Commission.
He said this would enable them to become professional electricians, increase female representation in the field, and compete with their male counterparts for opportunities.
He noted that the electrical wiring profession is very lucrative, yet only a few women pursue training programs to become certified professionals.
Speaking at the 23rd Graduation Ceremony for Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals in Accra, Prof. Gatsi revealed that out of the 18,435 certified electrical wiring professionals in Ghana, only 183—representing just 0.01%—are females.
He described the situation as unhealthy and called for urgent action to encourage more female enrollment in order to bridge the gender gap.
According to him, Ghana needs more certified electrical wiring professionals to help reduce incidences of fire in homes, factories, offices, and other manufacturing environments.
To address this challenge, Prof. Gatsi promised to collaborate with the appropriate authorities to eliminate the influx of fake electrical wires and related products by tightening monitoring at the ports and intensifying inspection drives by Energy Commission staff.
He further assured the nation of the Commission’s commitment to improving the professional environment of electrical wiring practitioners. He disclosed that customer care and other innovative modules would be added to the training curriculum to align with modern trends in the electrical wiring industry.
In an interview with this portal, the Assistant Manager in charge of the Electrical Wiring Secretariat (EWS) at the Energy Commission, Mr. Stephen N-ebe Yomoh, said that 1,163 candidates sat for the various categories of examinations this year. Out of this number, 80.56% passed the Domestic category.
He added: 88.50% of candidates in the Commercial category were successful while 77.27% passed in the Industrial category with 44.90% also passed in the Inspector category.
In total, Mr. Yomoh disclosed that 944 candidates were successful, representing an overall pass rate of about 81.17%.
“This brings the total number of electricians certified by the Commission to 18,435 nationwide,” he affirmed.
Mr. Yomoh, however, expressed concern over the continuous activities of uncertified electricians who exploit the unsuspecting public, often resulting in avoidable fire outbreaks.
Delivering the keynote address, the Registrar of the Engineering Council, Ing. Isaac Bedu, urged certified electrical professionals to exhibit the highest professional and ethical standards to protect Ghanaian homes and industries from fire disasters.
He also encouraged aspiring electricians to take advantage of the Energy Commission’s certification examinations to qualify as certified professionals.
The Director at the Energy Commission, Mr. Anthony Bleboo, who was among the guests, cited the Electrical Wiring Regulations, 2011 (L.I. 2008), describing them as a milestone in addressing fire hazards.
He used the opportunity to urge graduates to uphold professional standards as they enter the job market.
“This will ensure that electrical installations are done correctly and that public safety is protected,” he emphasized.
He reminded the graduates that they would be held accountable for all installations they undertake.
The overall best candidate for the 2025 examination was Larnyoh Mawuliku Kumordji from the Accra Examination Centre. He received GHS 1,000 and assorted products from Reroy Cables Co. Ltd and Nexans Kabel Metal Ltd.
The overall best female candidate was Dzandu Vivian, also from Accra Centre. She received GHS 3,000 in cash and products from Focus Cables Co. Ltd, Reroy Cables Co. Ltd, and Nexans Kabel Metal Ltd.
Other award winners included: Best Inspector Candidate: Larnyoh Mawuliku Kumordji – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Industrial Candidate: Awudi Isaac (Accra Centre) – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Commercial Candidate: Dzandu Vivian – products from Services Merchandise Ltd.
Best Domestic Candidate: Amekor Ishmael (Accra Centre) – products from African Diamond Cables Co. Ltd.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
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