The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has paid a late-night visit to the Akosombo Substation in the Estern Region to assess ongoing restoration works following the recent fire outbreak that disrupted power supply.

The fire incident, which affected the facility’s control room, resulted in the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts of power to the national grid, contributing to recent outages across parts of the country.

During the visit, the Minister interacted with engineers and technical teams working on-site, many of whom have been operating under intense conditions to restore power.

Dr. Jinapor praised the personnel for their dedication and professionalism, describing their efforts as critical to stabilising the country’s electricity supply.

“I have been deeply impressed by their unwavering commitment, courage, and professionalism in the face of such a challenging situation,” he said.

He commended the engineers for their resilience and sacrifice, noting that their work reflects a strong sense of national duty and service.

The Minister also assured the teams of government’s full support as restoration efforts continue.

To the general public, Dr. Jinapor reaffirmed that authorities are working tirelessly to restore stable electricity supply as quickly as possible, urging patience as technical teams complete the necessary repairs.

The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by the Energy Ministry to closely monitor progress and ensure a swift return to normal operations following the disruption.