The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdullai Jinapor has inaugurated a technical committee to develop a comprehensive plan for the private sector participation in the power distribution sector of the Ministry.
The seven (7) member committee comprising energy experts and stakeholders is mandated to consult extensively and outline the best approach that the Ministry could adopt to ensure private sector participation in the distribution sector.
Abu Jinapor expressed his confidence in the competence, integrity, and commitment of the committee, chaired by Mr. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, and urged them to fulfill their terms of reference within a month.
“The committee’s main duty is to consult extensively, engage consumers, technical players, industry professionals, unions, and all other stakeholders,” he said.
He emphasised the importance of ensuring that adequate measures are put in place in the power distribution sector and reiterated his commitment to achieving that during his tenure. He assured the public that the private sector participation is geared towards securing the best interest of the country in the distribution sector devoid of personal interest.
The Minister again urged the committee to prioritise local content participation that reflects the Government’s commitment to promoting local businesses. Hon Jinapor appealed to worker unions, ECG staff, and all stakeholders to give the committee the maximum cooperation in the discharge of their mandates.
On his part, the chairman of the committee, Mr. Jabesh Amissah Arthur assured the Minister of the committee’s commitment to deliver on its mandate through extensive engagement with stakeholders including consumers. He expressed appreciation to the Minister for the trust reposed in them to undertake the assignment.
The Technical Committee members include the following:
Mr. Jabesh Amissah Arthur, Mr. Benjamin Boakye, Dr. Shafi Suleman as the Secretary to the committee, Dr. Simon Akorli, Mr. Ebenezer Baiden, Lawyer Emma Akua Bulley, and Mr. Edward Abrokwah.