Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving near-universal access to electricity, pledging to raise the national access rate from the current 89.03 per cent to about 99.9 per cent by 2030.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan Mensah, said the goal is central to accelerating socio-economic development, particularly in underserved communities.
Government remains resolute in achieving universal access to electricity, moving beyond the current 89.03 per cent access rate to about 99.9 per cent by 2030,” he said.
Mr Mensah was speaking at the commissioning of two electrification projects for Awurahae and Sapor in the Asuogyaman Constituency of the Eastern Region. The two communities located just a few kilometres from the Akosombo Hydropower Dam but have had to live without electricity for decades.
Project details and cost
Awurahae, a fishing and aquaculture community with an estimated population of 200–300, was connected through a 2.4-kilometre network extension from Kudi Junction. The project, initiated in 2024 and completed in 2025, had to contend with difficult terrain and landscape.
According to the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah, the works included the installation of a 100 kVA distribution transformer, a medium-voltage network using 120 sqmm aluminium conductors, and a low-voltage network using ABC cables.
The total project cost stood at GH¢3.05 million, reflecting the distance, terrain and quality standards required to ensure reliable electricity supply,” Mr. Mensah further noted.
Mr Mensah also praised the leadership of the MP for Asuogyaman and Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, describing his role as pivotal to the project’s success.
“I wish to acknowledge the exceptional leadership and advocacy of the MP for Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, for his unwavering commitment to this project,” he said.
Biggest Christmas gift
Commissioning the projects on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025, Mr Ampem Nyarko described the electrification as the “biggest Christmas gift” to residents who had lived their entire lives without power.
“The best Christmas present that President Mahama is giving you today is connecting you to the national grid. This electricity will significantly improve your living conditions,” he said.