Ghana’s persistent revenue mobilisation challenges and recurring losses in the energy sector have prompted a renewed push for private sector participation, as the government moves to stabilise the sector’s financial outlook and improve service delivery.
Speaking at the Third-Party Vendors Forum in Accra, Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to introducing private sector involvement, particularly in the electricity distribution chain.
He noted that inefficient revenue collection mechanisms have weighed heavily on the country’s ability to meet its financial obligations within the power sector.
“Ineffective revenue mobilisation and revenue losses continue to negatively impact the sector.
We are committed to implementing prudent fiscal measures and leveraging private sector expertise to ensure efficiency while safeguarding consumers from exploitation,” the Minister stated.
The comments were made during ChargeUp 2025, a flagship event organised by TextGenesys Limited (TGL)a leading provider of electronic customer engagement solutions.
The event brought together key stakeholders including vendors, policy-makers, and financial partners to explore innovative strategies for improving energy distribution in Ghana.
Clarifying the scope of the government’s plan, the Deputy Minister stressed that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) would remain operational, with specific distribution activities being opened up for private sector participation.
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