Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has toured key electricity infrastructure projects in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, and other parts of the Ashanti Region as the government intensifies efforts to improve power reliability and strengthen energy supply across the middle belt.
The working visit focused on ongoing transmission and distribution upgrade projects being undertaken by the Ghana Grid Company Limited and the Electricity Company of Ghana to enhance the stability and efficiency of electricity delivery within the region.
During the inspection, the Minister assessed major upgrade works at the Anwomaso and Kumasi substations, where transformer replacement and expansion projects are underway. The projects are expected to significantly increase bulk power supply capacity and improve system reliability for households, businesses, and industries across the Ashanti Region and adjoining areas.
Speaking during the tour, Dr. Jinapor said the projects form part of the government’s broader agenda to modernise Ghana’s energy infrastructure and ensure a more resilient national electricity network capable of supporting industrial growth and economic transformation.
He disclosed that the government is pursuing plans to increase power generation capacity in the middle belt by approximately 1,000 megawatts through a number of strategic energy projects.
These include the 350MW AKSA Power Plant, the 110MW CENIT project, the 250MW AMERI Power Plant, and the 380MW ARVENSIS Energy Project.
According to the Minister, the additional generation capacity, combined with ongoing transmission and distribution upgrades, will help address growing electricity demand, improve supply reliability, and position the country for long-term energy security.
Dr. Jinapor reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building an efficient, future-ready electricity system capable of driving investment, industrialisation, and socio-economic development across the country.
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