In a significant step towards realizing the government's vision of universal energy access, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu constituency and Minister for Energy and Green Transition, has Saturday 11th October, 2025 connected 13 new communities in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region to the national grid.

The communities that have been newly connected include Zomlampe, Nikpegu, Torope, Dokope, Kpatinyan, Darivogupe, Bagpe, Dawunipe, Diwurupe, Larigbani, Mammudupe, Sankaupe and Nyinyape.

Mr. Jinapor described the initiative as part of President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to ensure every Ghanaian household benefits from the nation’s energy progress.Ghana Travel Guide

Ghana currently boasts about 90% electricity access, one of the highest in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a renewed push to reach 100% coverage in the coming years.

“Electricity is not just about lighting homes; it is about powering opportunity, driving enterprise, and transforming lives. “No community should be left in the dark”, Mr. Jinapor said.

The project forms part of the government's ongoing national electrification agenda, aimed at delivering reliable electricity to even the most remote parts of the country.

According to the minister, Ghana can currently boast of about 90% electricity access, ranking among the highest in Africa and that the government remains resolute in achieving 100% coverage.

“No community should be left in the dark!” the Minister declared passionately, underscoring the government’s determination to light up every Ghanaian home and business.

Hon. Jinapor reiterated his pledge to ensure equitable access to electricity across the Savannah Region, observing that the area remains one of the least connected in the country.

He disclosed further plans to connect a minimum of 100 communities in the first phase of the National Electrification Programme.

The Minister noted that the government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, will launch an ambitious “Thank You Project” next year to accelerate rural electrification using local contractors.

According to him, the initiative will benefit not only the Savannah Region but also other parts of the country.

“Electricity is not merely a social project; it drives development and productivity. Under His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, electricity will be extended to every corner of the country,” Hon. Jinapor assured.

He used the opportunity to urge residents of the newly connected communities to use power responsibly and pay their bills regularly.

“If more people pay, we can generate more revenue to sustain transmission. But if only a few pay, it becomes a problem,” he cautioned.

Commending NEDCo staff for their ongoing loss reduction and revenue improvement initiatives, which have boosted collection by about 10 percent, the Minister encouraged them to continue their duties with professionalism and respect.

Acting Managing Director of NEDCo (Northern Region), Eng. John Okine Yamoah, also cautioned residents against tampering with meters or engaging in illegal connections, emphasizing that offenders will face the full rigors of the law.

He reminded the public that “power is not free,” and urged all consumers to pay their bills promptly to ensure a sustainable electricity supply.