Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has highlighted Ghana’s ongoing energy sector reforms as key drivers of the country’s ambition to become a competitive hub for industrial production and regional trade in Africa.
Speaking during a Town Hall discussion at the Africa Energy Forum (AEF), Dr. Jinapor joined fellow energy ministers from across the continent to deliberate on the theme, “Regional Production Hubs to Drive Industrialisation.”
During the discussion, the Minister outlined a range of reforms being implemented by the government to strengthen Ghana’s energy sector and create a more attractive environment for industrial investment.
According to him, the reforms are already delivering tangible results, including significant improvements in payments to utility service providers, which have helped improve the financial sustainability of the sector while boosting investor confidence.
Dr. Jinapor noted that ongoing investments in power generation, transmission infrastructure and renewable energy projects are enhancing the reliability of electricity supply and laying the groundwork for accelerated industrial growth.
He explained that a stable and efficient energy sector remains critical to Ghana’s broader industrialisation agenda and efforts to strengthen its position as a regional manufacturing and trade hub.
The Minister further indicated that the government is pursuing policies aimed at moving the country away from the export of raw materials towards value addition and local processing.
He said the strategy aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s Accra Reset Agenda, which seeks to drive economic transformation through industrial expansion, increased productivity and job creation.
According to Dr. Jinapor, the shift towards local processing is expected to unlock new opportunities for businesses, create employment and enhance Ghana’s participation in regional and global value chains.
