The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced plans to complete ongoing electrification projects in 12 communities in the Tatale/Sanguli Constituency by the end of the second quarter of 2027.
Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, disclosed this in Parliament in response to a question filed by the Member of Parliament for Tatale/Sanguli, Hon. William Ntebe Ayo.
The question, asked on the MP’s behalf by the Member of Parliament for Zabzugu, Hon. Alhassan Umar, sought clarification on the Ministry’s plans to complete cost-sharing electrification projects in 12 communities in the constituency.
In his response, the Deputy Minister revealed that the Ministry was undertaking electrification projects in 20 communities under a cost-sharing arrangement.
The beneficiary communities are Bachadu C, Nyakumbu, Unibaudu, Pikbajaba, Nikando B, Nikando A, Tikasreni, Lapaaba, Sabonjida A, Sabonjida B, Paawundu, Bajantibo, Nachamba A, Nachamba B, Nachamba C, Nambon, Ligugulimbu, Kumbundu, Njablibu and Lakwali.
He said 434 high-voltage poles required for the projects had been supplied to the sites, with 383 already planted and strung with conductors. Most of the required pole-top materials have also been delivered.
Additionally, seven transformers have been supplied and installed at Nachamba A, Nachamba B, Unibaudu, Sabonjida A and Tikasreni, while customer materials and electricity meters have been installed at Sabonjida A, Nachamba A and Tikasreni.
The Deputy Minister, however, acknowledged that the projects had experienced delays due to shortages of critical materials, including low-voltage poles, wooden steel blocks and transformers.
He disclosed that 489 low-voltage poles required to complete the projects were yet to be supplied by the Ministry.
He also acknowledged the contribution of the former Member of Parliament, who facilitated the provision of 200 high-voltage poles, which had since been delivered and distributed among the beneficiary communities.
According to him, the Ministry was currently taking delivery of additional materials and would facilitate their release to enable the contractor to resume and complete the outstanding installation works.
Hon. Gyan-Mensah assured Parliament that the Ministry would continue collaborating with the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the relevant District Assembly to ensure that all outstanding works were completed by the end of June 2027.
The completion of the projects is expected to extend electricity access to the beneficiary communities, improve living conditions and support economic and social activities across the Tatale/Sanguli Constituency.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
