Accra, May 21, GNA – Madam Sariel Etwire, Accra West General Manager at the Electricity Company of Ghana Limited (ECG), says the company has invested more than three GH¢3,000,000.00 in the first quarter of 2026, to improve power reliability and stability in 40 communities across six districts in its Accra West operational region.
The investments formed part of ECG’s ongoing efforts to resolve power supply challenges and enhance customer experiences, she noted.
Speaking at a technical review meeting, Madam Etwire reiterated the company’s commitment to delivering quality, reliable, and safe electricity services to support Ghana’s economic growth and development.
She noted that illegal connections, uncleared vegetation and vandalism were key factors that contributed to frequent transformer damage and overloading.
“When transformers become overloaded, ECG risks losing them through burnouts. Customers, on the other hand, suffer from persistent low voltage and phase-off, especially during peak hours,” she explained.
The General Manager urged customers and community leaders to remain vigilant, and report any unauthorised persons who interfered with ECG’s network to their nearest office.
That, she said, would help safeguard the power infrastructure and improve service delivery.
She advised customers to prioritise safety, by immediately reporting any fallen conductors, particularly during and after a rainfall for attention.
She also encouraged communities to engage ECG district offices for assistance in trimming trees that entangled power lines.
The Accra West Region oversees ECG’s eight operational districts, namely Ablekuma, Achimota, Amasaman, Bortianor, Dansoman, Kaneshie, Korle-Bu and Nsawam.
Communities where transformers were replaced or upgraded included Dunyo Township, Dunyo New Site, DVLA Kuntunse, Amasaman China Mall, Amasaman, and Oduntia.
Other areas included Ablekuma, Anyaa, Nsakina, Banana Inn, Bortianor and Dansoman.
Representatives of some beneficiary communities who were present at the technical review meeting, expressed appreciation for ECG’s swift intervention and pledged their support in protecting installations from vandalism and illegal connections.
GNA
George Agboklu