The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has a new Board Chair, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who has emphasized the need to address the challenges confronting the power distributor. Afenyo-Markin made the comments after being formally inaugurated by the outgoing Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, following his appointment on Tuesday by President Akufo-Addo.
In his acceptance speech, Afenyo-Markin acknowledged the significant improvements made by the government in electricity provision but noted that there is still more to be accomplished. He expressed his commitment to continuing the trajectory of thoughtful reform and innovation in the power sector.
Afenyo-Markin, who is also the Member of Parliament for Effutu, recognized the importance of electricity in the country’s development and pledged to work tirelessly to ensure that ECG provides reliable and efficient services to its customers. He identified some of the challenges facing ECG, including the need to upgrade its infrastructure, improve customer service, and enhance revenue collection.
Afenyo-Markin assured stakeholders that he would work closely with the management and staff of ECG to address these challenges and ensure that the company becomes more efficient and effective. He also commended the outgoing Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, for his contributions to the power sector and pledged to build on his legacy.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by officials from the Ministry of Energy, ECG, and other stakeholders in the power sector. With his inauguration, Afenyo-Markin is expected to bring his expertise and experience to bear on the operations of ECG and help address the challenges facing the power distributor.
