Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has inaugurated a new Board of Directors for the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo), with a charge to tackle persistent operational challenges and improve the company’s efficiency.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony,Jinapor underscored NEDCo’s critical role in Ghana’s electricity supply chain and urged the new board to take decisive steps to enhance performance.
He identified three key priorities—revenue mobilization, customer education, and consistent power supply—as central to the company’s turnaround strategy.
“NEDCo plays a vital role in ensuring energy access and stability in northern Ghana. I expect the new board to take bold, pragmatic decisions that will strengthen operations and ensure the company delivers reliable service to its customers,” the Minister stated.
The newly constituted board is chaired by Cletus Seidu Dapilah, with Ing. Prof. Felix Kofi Abagale, Dr. Emelia Guo, Ing. Edward Obeng Kenzo, Ing. John Okine Yamoah (Acting Managing Director), and Alhaji Seidu Imoro as members.
Mr. Jinapor further emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting NEDCo to overcome its long-standing financial and technical challenges, particularly those affecting distribution reliability and revenue collection in its operational areas.
The Energy Minister expressed optimism that with the right leadership and collaboration, NEDCo could achieve operational sustainability and contribute more effectively to the country’s energy sector goals.
