The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, has announced a new directive requiring all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to make budgetary allocations for their electricity consumption.
Speaking during a meeting with the Parliamentary Energy Committee and key power sector agencies on Thursday, May 15, the Minister stressed the need for MDAs to take financial responsibility for their power usage, while noting that certain critical institutions will receive specific exemptions.
“All MDAs are supposed to pay for their electricity bills. They have to budget for it,” Jinapor stated. “This includes the health sector, education, security agencies, and the presidency. However, in the health sector, only essential areas like laboratories, theatres, and wards will be exempted.”
He further clarified that in the education sector, only lecture halls are covered under the exemptions. Facilities such as dormitories and dining halls will be required to pay for electricity.
“We have classified these exemptions, and Parliament is in the process of approving them so they can be officially published,” he added.
In addition to the new policy, the Ministry revealed an urgent need for GH₵1.1 billion to procure liquid fuel for power generation, warning that current fuel reserves will last only 2.6 days.
This disclosure highlights the fragile state of the national power supply and the urgent financial intervention required to maintain stable electricity production.
The Ministry says it is working with stakeholders to ensure continuity of power while reinforcing the principle of energy accountability across government institutions.
