The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has received the Guiding Framework for Private Sector Participation (PSP) in Ghana’s electricity distribution sector, describing it as a major milestone in ongoing reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo).
According to the Minister, the framework sets out how private sector expertise will be engaged to improve performance in the power distribution sector without privatising ECG and NEDCo or transferring public ownership of electricity assets.
He said the approach is designed to enhance efficiency, reduce technical and commercial losses, improve customer service, and attract much-needed investment.
“The Framework outlines how private sector expertise will be engaged without privatisation of ECG and NEDCo to improve efficiency, reduce losses, enhance customer service, and attract investment,” Mr Jinapor stated.
He explained that the policy focuses on strengthening financial sustainability in the sector while improving service quality, noting that electricity assets will remain firmly in public hands.
The framework adopts a multiple-lease model that promotes strong governance, performance-based accountability, effective regulatory oversight, and social safeguards.
“Using a multiple-lease model, the Framework ensures strong governance, performance-based accountability, regulatory oversight, and social safeguards, positioning ECG and NEDCo to deliver reliable, customer-focused power in support of Ghana’s economic growth and energy transition,” the Minister added.
Mr Jinapor expressed appreciation to members of the PSP Committee for their work, singling out the chair, Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, for leading the process.
He said the framework provides a clear roadmap for transforming electricity distribution to better support national development and Ghana’s broader energy transition agenda.