Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has warned administrative officers within the energy sector that anyone found to be underperforming or attempting to sabotage the system will be dismissed.
Speaking on Thursday, May 15, during a meeting with members of the Energy Committee of Parliament and Cabinet, Jinapor emphasized that swift action will be taken against non-performing officials, regardless of rank.
“I’m serious about this. If we find that any administrative officer—be it Director, General Manager, or Area Manager—is not working according to procedures or is lazy or sabotaging the system, you will be sacked,” he cautioned, adding, “If I don’t sack you, I’ll be sacked. So, I appeal to the Chairman and Committee members to work together with us.”
The Minister highlighted the sector’s dire financial situation, revealing that the government has inherited over GH¢3 billion in debt owed to power generation companies.
The total sector debt previously stood at approximately GH¢80 billion but has slightly reduced due to the recent appreciation of the local currency, which has eased the burden of foreign currency-denominated debt.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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