The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has welcomed a proposal from the Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) calling for a policy that allows only certified electrical contractors to handle electrical works in all construction projects.
The leadership of GECA met with the Minister for Energy and Green Transition on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, to discuss challenges in the electrical industry and explore ways to ensure higher safety and professional standards.
GECA proposed that government separate electrical contracts from general building contracts to improve safety, efficiency, and value for money. The association argued that combining the two under one contractor often compromises quality and leads to substandard work.
The group also raised concerns about the capacity of some contractors working on Ministry of Energy electrification projects. They explained that several of these contractors lack the necessary technical expertise, resulting in abandoned projects and material theft.
To resolve these issues, GECA suggested closer collaboration with the Ministry to screen and validate contractors and provide training through the ECG Training School.
“This will help produce competent contractors, improve system reliability, and reduce technical losses,” said GECA President Awal Sakib Mohamed.
The meeting also discussed the need for reliable and affordable electricity to support the government’s 24-hour economy policy. GECA further appealed for a policy on rechargeable jobs to ease financial pressure on businesses requiring dedicated electricity connections and transformers.
The Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, directed a team to develop a roadmap addressing the issues raised. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to working with GECA, the Energy Commission, and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to strengthen safety and regulatory standards.
