A sense of optimism filled the air in Tema as John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, stepped to the podium at the opening ceremony of MBH Power Ghana Limited’s new meter manufacturing facility.
Flanked by industry leaders and government officials, Mr. Jinapor wasted no time in outlining a bold plan to tackle what has become a persistent headache for Ghana’s power sector: meter shortages.
“Metering is at the heart of fairness, transparency, and revenue protection in our electricity distribution chain,” the Minister declared. He acknowledged the frustration of consumers, some of whom have waited months for meters, and warned that ongoing supply challenges threaten not just customer satisfaction, but the very financial health of Ghana’s power utilities.
To turn the tide, Mr. Jinapor announced a series of decisive interventions. He revealed that both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) have been put on notice: they must urgently clear existing supply bottlenecks and streamline distribution. Local meter production will be ramped up to reduce reliance on imports and prevent chronic shortages. Furthermore, the ECG and Energy Commission have been given a strict seven-day deadline to resolve ongoing meter reading challenges.
The Minister also highlighted technical upgrades, including transformer enhancements, to prevent overloads and outages, and promised strengthened systems for responding to consumer complaints more swiftly.
Despite the hurdles, Mr. Jinapor reassured Ghanaians that the country’s power generation capacity is stable. “Over the past 11 months, significant capacity additions have ended load shedding,” he said, explaining that the present difficulties are rooted in distribution, not generation, and are being systematically addressed.
The event also shone a spotlight on MBH Power Ghana Limited. Director Niket Goel recounted the company’s journey since 2007, noting its contribution to projects such as the supply and installation of shunt capacitors and participation in rural electrification drives. Mr. Goel expressed confidence that the new factory would not only help reduce power theft but also improve revenue collection for distribution and generation companies. He revealed ambitious plans to double the plant’s production capacity soon, underlining MBH Power’s commitment to Ghana’s long-term development.
The ceremony, attended by dignitaries including Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, marked a pivotal step towards more reliable, transparent, and accessible electricity for Ghanaians.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com