Ghana: GRIDCo Board Pays Courtesy Call On Speaker Alban Bagbin

The Board of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), led by Chairlady Kuukua Maurice Ankrah, together with the Chief Executive, Ing. Frank Otchere, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin.

Speaking on behalf of the Board, Board Member Hon. Solomon Kuyon, MP for Krachi Nchumuru, introduced the GRIDCo delegation and noted that, after nine months in office, it was important for the Board to formally introduce itself to the Speaker.

In his remarks, CEO Ing. Frank Otchere provided an overview of GRIDCo, explaining how the company was established and the role it plays in Ghana’s energy sector.

For her part, Board Chairlady Kuukua Maurice Ankrah stated that the Board has been very supportive of her as the only female chairperson in the energy sector.

Touching on the restoration of power supply from the Akosombo Generation Station to the national grid following the fire incident at GRIDCo’s switchyard, she commended GRIDCo’s engineers, noting that the progress made reflects the quality and professionalism of the company’s technical staff.

In a warm and cordial atmosphere, Rt. Hon. Bagbin praised the wealth and diversity of experience among the Board members and encouraged them to remain united in their work.

He also underscored the importance of the energy sector and urged GRIDCo to leverage its strategic assets to attract investment into Ghana’s transmission infrastructure.