The Board Chairman of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, has assured Ghanaians that “together, we can build an ECG that not only powers our homes and businesses but energises our nation’s future.”
This was contained in the Chairman’s inaugural address given after his appointment as Board Chair of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
Speaking on the theme: A new dawn for Ghana’s power: Embracing challenges with vision and vigour, the Majority Leader indicated that although Ghanaians have had many challenges with electricity in the past, the Akufo-Addo government has done its part to ensure things get better under his tenure.
He assured there is still much to be done to provide stability power for industry to thrive.
“Let me begin by acknowledging a truth we all know: ECG has faced
significant challenges. Many of us have experienced, on various
occasions, the frustration of unexpected outages, confusing bills and
unreliable service. As a Member of Parliament, I’ve seen some of my
constituents (students) struggle to complete their homework by
candlelight at different times.
“As a citizen, I’ve witnessed how power instability has hindered our nation’s economic growth. These aren’t just statistics – they’re the daily realities that have shaped our relationship with electricity. While the situation has improved greatly under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo, we must admit that there is still considerable room for improvement,” he stated.
Read his full statement here.
