Ghana: GRIDCo’s Northern Network Department Holds Capacity Building Training

GRIDCo’s Northern Network Department (NND) has organised a two-day conference for operating supervisors in the Department to build their capacity.

The conference which was on the theme: ‘Efficient and Effective Operation of the Power System, and Best Operating Practices’ brought together operating supervisors from the Kumasi, Techiman, Tamale, and Bolgatanga operational areas.

It was chaired by the Director of the Northern Network Department, Ing Benjamin Ntsin.

During the conference, Ing. Ntsin emphasised the significance of the operators’ work and its critical role in ensuring the sustainability of GRIDCo.

He also assured attendees that prompt action would be taken to address issues raised during the conference.

Notable participants at the conference were two retired Operating Chief Technician Engineers, Messrs Augustine B.S. Ennin and David Dadzie, who willingly offered to share knowledge and experiences gained whilst in active service [when they were approached].

Also in attendance were Ing. Bismark Anane, Network Maintenance Manager, Northern Network Department; Ing. Peter Acquah, the Kumasi Area Manager; Ing. Aaron Adjabeng, Manager of Transmission Assets; Mr Cyril M. King, the Chairman for the GRIDCo Operators’ Welfare Association (GOWA) and Mr Joseph Ennin, Operating Chief Technician Engineer, Northern Network Department and Programme Coordinator.

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com