Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, paid a working visit to the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) state-of-the-art Meter Laboratory at its head office in Accra.
The fact-finding visit was, among other things, to familiarise himself with the operations of the laboratory, including the calibration and verification of utility meters in the country, understand the testing procedures involved, and assess the facility’s capacity and scope.
During the tour, he received a detailed briefing on the laboratory’s functions and the work it undertakes.
The Minister said he was impressed with what he observed and expressed his delight at engaging with the GSA team.
He added that he would return to Cabinet to pursue a standardised policy framework to strengthen collaboration among the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Energy Commission of Ghana, the Energy Ministry, the GSA, and utility companies to ensure all utility meters are properly tested and certified.
“We had the opportunity to observe at first hand the rigorous testing processes that ensure the accuracy, safety and reliability of energy meters used across the country.
“The level of precision, professionalism and dedication displayed by the technical team was impressive and reassuring.
“Quality standards are not just technical requirements; they are the backbone of trust and fairness between consumers and utility companies,” Dr. Jinapor said in a post on Facebook.
According to him, strong collaboration among institutions is essential to safeguard consumers and strengthen confidence in the country’s energy systems.
The Minister was accompanied by the Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Adwoa Serwaa Bondzie, and other ministry officials.
Meanwhile, some electricity consumers have complained about the rapid depletion of their prepaid credit, prompting the Minister to issue a seven-day ultimatum directing the PURC, the Energy Commission, and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to investigate the matter and submit a report.
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