The government has announced plans to invest US$200 million in a 24-month Nuclear Power Readiness Programme from 2027 to 2028 as part of efforts to establish a nuclear power plant and strengthen Ghana’s long-term energy security.
The initiative, which aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s vision for the country’s energy sector, is expected to lay the foundation for a fully state-owned nuclear power plant. Dr Cassiel Ato Forson made this announcement while delivering the 2027 Budget Statement to Parliament on Thursday, Nover 12.
He said It will also focus on developing local expertise, with more than 2,000 Ghanaian scientists expected to receive training to support the country’s nuclear energy ambitions.
The programme is intended to provide Ghana with a reliable source of baseload electricity to support industrialisation, economic expansion and national development.
He noted that the government has drawn parallels between the proposed nuclear power project and the construction of the Akosombo Dam under Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, describing the initiative as another major national infrastructure project with long-term benefits.
The nuclear power readiness programme is expected to strengthen Ghana’s capacity to meet growing electricity demand while diversifying its energy mix.
The announcement forms part of broader efforts to secure a sustainable energy future and provide the electricity needed to drive Ghana’s industrial transformation.
