GRIDCo board seeks stronger ties with Parliament as Speaker Bagbin backs energy infrastructure push

The board of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) has initiated efforts to bolster ties with national stakeholders, including a recent meeting with Parliament Speaker Alban Bagbin. This engagement aims to deepen collaboration on Ghana's critical energy infrastructure agenda. The eight-member board formally introduced its Chair, Kuukua Maurice Ankrah, during the courtesy call, which is part of a broader stakeholder outreach following the board's inauguration in August 2025.

GRIDCo's Chief Executive, Ing. Frank Asirifi Otchere, provided an update on ongoing restoration works following the Akosombo fire incident. He revealed plans to establish a state-of-the-art control room to enhance operational resilience. Otchere also pointed to significant operational challenges, such as the detrimental impact of illegal chainsaw operations and illegal mining on the company's transmission infrastructure. He expressed that the Speaker's historical insights into the energy sector were eye-opening and anticipated that the engagement would foster stronger collaboration with Parliament.

"Ghana's economic growth is tied to reliable power supply. To grow the economy, we must continue investing in the energy sector," Otchere stated, stressing the necessity of sustained investment in power for industrialization and long-term economic development. He also touched upon energy financing and tariff discussions, highlighting their importance.

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Ghana's economic growth is tied to reliable power supply. To grow the economy, we must continue investing in the energy sector.

Board Chair Kuukua Maurice Ankrah noted the board's diverse expertise and experience, citing the swift response to the Akosombo incident as proof of GRIDCo's technical capabilities. She advocated for increased female representation in leadership roles, observing that she is the sole woman on the current board. "I strongly believe that with greater female representation in leadership positions across various sectors of the economy, Ghana's progress is more than guaranteed," Ankrah remarked, urging improvement in this area across all ministries.

Speaker Bagbin underscored the vital link between energy security and Ghana's economic stability and industrial aspirations. He urged GRIDCo to anticipate and prepare for the escalating energy demand driven by industrialization. Furthermore, he encouraged the company to expand public education initiatives concerning electricity consumption and energy efficiency, while also leveraging its assets to support broader national development goals.

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I strongly believe that with greater female representation in leadership positions across various sectors of the economy, Ghana's progress is more than guaranteed.