The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has welcomed a proposal that will allow only certified electrical contractors to handle construction projects for the state.
This came to being after leadership of the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA), met with the sector minister, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, to discuss the challenges facing the electrical industry and how stakeholders can work together to find lasting solutions.
GECA at the meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, proposed that the government considers a policy requiring only certified electrical contractors to handle construction projects; a crucial step to enhance safety, reliability, and compliance with professional standards.
They also highlighted concerns about the current procurement practice of lumping electrical contracts with building contracts, arguing that it compromises safety, efficiency, and value for money.
The Association also noted that many contractors undertaking the Ministry of Energy electrification projects lack the necessary capacity and expertise, leading to abandoned projects and material theft.
To address this, GECA proposed a collaboration with the Ministry to: “screen and validate contractors, and build their capacity through training at the ECG Training School.”
“This, we believe, will help produce capable and competent contractors, improving system reliability and reducing technical losses,” GECA President Awal Sakib Mohamed emphasized.
The meeting also discussed the importance of reliable, quality, and affordable power services to support the government’s 24-hour economy policy.
“Additionally, we want to emphasize the need for a policy on rechargeable jobs to alleviate the financial burden on businesses requiring electricity connections and dedicated transformers,” GECA appealed.
The Minister on his part, tasked a team at the Ministry to develop a roadmap to address the concerns raised by the electrical contractors.
“When well implemented, such a policy can save lives and protect property from electrical fires and hazards caused by poor wiring and substandard materials.
“The Ministry will continue collaborating with the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), the Energy Commission and GECA to strengthen regulation and improve standards across the sector” he stated.
Dr. Jinapor further assured the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association that the government will collaborate with them to ensure electrical safety for all.
“I want to thank the leadership of GECA for the recognition. Together, we can build a safer and more efficient electrical industry for all,” he stressed.
By Samuel Afriyie Owusu
