Ghana plans to export electricity to Nigeria.

Ghana is actively strategizing and implementing policies and initiatives to advance its power sector to achieve “100% universal energy access” and potentially export electricity to its “big brother” neighbour, Nigeria.

Mr. Hanson Monney, the Head of the Generation and Transmission Unit at the Ministry of Energy in Ghana, conveyed this during his presentation in Lagos on the 2nd Day of the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit.

Monney highlighted that Ghana has already achieved a remarkable 80% to 85% universal energy access within its borders through robust policy formulation and implementation.

In his words,
“So, we are working on all these things to make sure that the power system of Ghana continues to be as good as it is or even better, and then, maybe, we can be exporting more to our big brothers in Nigeria when the grid is finally settled.
So, ladies and gentlemen, this is an overview of the Ghana power system and challenges.”
This statement comes in the wake of Nigeria, Africa’s largest nation and leading oil producer, experiencing its second national electricity grid collapse, resulting in a complete blackout for homes and businesses.

In contrast, Ghana is actively pursuing various energy options, including grid energy, mini-grids, and solar-dominated renewable energy, to achieve “Universal access to energy by 2024” as directed by the country’s President.

Challenges of Ghana’s electricity industry
Monney acknowledged that achieving universal energy access in Ghana, especially in remote islands, riverside, or lakeside communities, presents significant challenges due to geographical constraints. To address this, he noted,

“So, now, we are trying to scale our renewable energy access, and that is how we have planned in 2022 to scale up our renewable energy program.”
Tariff problem
One of the foremost challenges in Ghana’s power sector is financial sustainability, as the government grapples with mounting debts and excess capacity procurement.

Monney stated,
“There is so much debt that the government has to shore up to make sure that the system is afloat because we have procured a lot of excess capacity, which comes with attendant costs. So, these financial challenges require some policy actions to eliminate legacy debts.”
High electricity tariffs are also a significant concern in Ghana, and Monney expressed the importance of making electricity more affordable, especially for industries.

He explained, “We saw that in Ghana historically.

These industries have been subsidizing the residential sector, and it should be the other way around. Industries should remain viable so that businesses can thrive.” Monney indicated ongoing efforts to rationalize tariffs to rectify this issue.

Gas supply challenge
Additionally, Monney highlighted the issue of gas supply security in Ghana and expressed gratitude to Nigeria for consistently supporting their gas supply needs.

He noted that while Nigeria provides gas from the east, more measures are necessary to ensure a consistent fuel supply.

Currently, Ghana is facing an 80-day shutdown of its gas supply, significantly affecting the power sector.

Despite these challenges, Monney affirmed that the Ghanaian government is actively taking steps to address them and continue advancing the electricity sector in the West African nation.

He emphasized Ghana’s holistic approach, involving collaboration among regulators, the private sector, and various stakeholders, and mentioned the existence of an “Integrated Power Sector Master Plan” to consolidate long-term plans for the sector.

Hope it will reach my side

Ghana now exports electricity to Nigeria, wonder shall never ends

Na everything Nigeria go dey import

Just imagine, giant of Africa my foot

zangaozanga:
Ghana now exports electricity to Nigeria, wonder shall never ends

Growth has no colourations. Nations on the same pedestal with Nigeria in 1960 have long left us behind. Those that were far behind us in the 2nd Republic have caught up with and are overtaking us. My worry is that we might pass down a worse nation to our kids than our parents left us. Guess what the problem is: NIGERIANS (especially the citizens).

Thunder fire ghàna
They are yet to have constant electricity in their country and they want to export to Nigeria

They think Lagos is the only Nigeria

Forget all these social media lies. Ghana does not have constant electricity yet in their country. Some places don't even have light at all for many years

Nigeria is not ready for 24hrs electricity. They should keep their electricity or sell to Niger Republic

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In 2023 Nigerian politicians still use power supply, food, roads, and flyovers as campaign promises to the citizens if they are voted as president or governors.

In Nigeria, Nigerians crîtîcîze "we will", "we plan to","we are going to" etc.
But celebrate "we will","we are going to" etc.
Don't u guys get tired?
Does Ghaña have the funds to supply electricity to Nigèria?
This Obident news sha.

zangaozanga:
Ghana now exports electricity to Nigeria, wonder shall never ends

U folks really need help, does Ghaña have 100% electricity?
Where do they supply the electricity to?

JagabanB:

U folks really need help, does Ghaña have 100% electricity?
Where do they supply the electricity to?

Ghana has already achieved a remarkable 80% to 85% universal energy access within its borders through robust policy formulation and implementation

UncleKoboko:
Thunder fire ghàna
They are yet to have constant electricity in their country and they want to export to Nigeria

They think Lagos is the only Nigeria

Forget all these social media lies. Ghana does not have constant electricity yet in their country. Some places don't even have light at all for many years

Ghana has already achieved a remarkable 80% to 85% universal energy access within its borders through robust policy formulation and implementation

All thanks to our leaders

ghana shouldnt have cancelled zeros from their currency....
very stvpid move....

thinkin that your currency should be like dollars is ridiculous....
ghana cant match the economy capacity of america....

no chance....

Gjrich:



Ghana has already achieved a remarkable 80% to 85% universal energy access within its borders through robust policy formulation and implementation

i laugh....
how much do you think you can earn only from exportin electricity....??

you wan put such a power in the hands of money hungry people....??
that idea went very bad for nigeria the same way with petrol subsidy....

Ok

UncleKoboko:
Thunder fire ghàna
They are yet to have constant electricity in their country and they want to export to Nigeria

They think Lagos is the only Nigeria

Forget all these social media lies. Ghana does not have constant electricity yet in their country. Some places don't even have light at all for many years

i was reading today that ghana is bankrupt....

but wait oo....
this electricity still has to pass through togo,benin to reach nigeria or not....

Gjrich:


Ghana has already achieved a remarkable 80% to 85% universal energy access within its borders through robust policy formulation and implementation

And u really believe they will get 100% and supply to Nigeria?
LOL.
You Nigerians are funny.
If Nigeria said this to Ghana, Ghañaians will rebuff it.
It's not feasible, Càmeroon talked about same thing in 2009, guess they are supplying electricity to Nigèria now?
You won't accept "we will" from Nigeria but u can accept it from a broke country like Ghana?
Nigerians need mental and psychological revamp, only then can the country grow.

Gjrich:


Ghana has already achieved a remarkable 80% to 85% universal energy access within its borders through robust policy formulation and implementation

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