The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, says the government has fully endorsed nuclear energy as a key part of Ghana’s future power supply.
Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on a draft bill to establish the Ghana Nuclear Power Company, the Deputy Minister said nuclear power will help meet the country’s growing energy needs and support industrialisation.
“Ghana’s energy demands are growing rapidly, and we must diversify our sources to ensure a stable and sustainable supply of power. Nuclear energy is a strategic imperative. It offers base load power to support industrialisation, low carbon electricity to meet our climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, and energy security,” he stated.
He added that nuclear power is clean, reliable, and efficient, and can help Ghana reduce its reliance on liquid fuels while meeting climate goals.
“Nuclear energy offers a clean, reliable, and efficient alternative that can significantly reduce our reliance on liquid fuels and contribute to our climate goals,” he said.
The Deputy Minister noted that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has recognised Ghana’s commitment to nuclear development and praised the country’s progress under its Three-Phase Milestone Approach.
“The IAEA has acknowledged Ghana’s strong commitment to nuclear development, and we are proud of the progress made… We are committed to making informed decisions based on scientific evidence and the best interests of the Ghanaian people,” he said.
He assured the public that all safety measures will be followed, while government continues to engage the public to address concerns and ensure transparency.
Credit: CNR