The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has assured Ghanaians of a stable power supply despite the national grid recording record peak demand, particularly during the festive season.

The Minister gave the assurance while addressing participants at a health walk organised by the Ministry, in collaboration with its agencies, under the theme “Recharge, Refocus and Reconnect.”

“Let me assure the people of Ghana that those of us in the Ministry will continue to work very hard. It is challenging, but so far, we are holding on, making significant improvements, and we will continue to work to deliver on our mandate,” Dr Jinapor said.

Acknowledging the challenges posed by rising energy consumption, Dr Jinapor revealed that the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) had recorded an all-time high generation peak of approximately 4,300 megawatts.

“We are seeing a huge increase in energy consumption, and that also presents a challenge. It means that we have to work very hard to sustain power supply and keep the lights on,” he noted.

He stressed that the Ministry and its allied agencies would need to double their efforts to ensure a reliable power supply. This, he explained, would involve not only managing immediate pressure on the national grid but also strengthening petroleum production and rolling out renewable energy projects to reduce long-term strain on the system.

Dr Jinapor also addressed legal professionals from the energy sector who participated in the walk, highlighting their critical role.

“I want to call on you, particularly the lawyers, to continue reviewing all our contracts and ensure that negotiations are conducted properly. I encourage you to give your best and work very hard,” he said.

The health walk, which attracted legal staff from the Ministry and its agencies, was commended by the Minister as a valuable initiative for networking and personal well-being. He proposed that it be made a quarterly, sector-wide event to promote stronger collaboration among energy sector workers.

Concluding his remarks, Dr Jinapor reiterated his reassurance to the public, “Let me assure the people of Ghana that those of us in the Ministry will continue to work very hard. We are making improvements and will remain committed to delivering on our mandate.”