The Ghana Electrical Contractors Association (GECA) is calling on government to award its certified members direct contracts for electrical wiring in public facilities, arguing that the current system compromises safety standards.

According to the Association, despite being a government-certified professional body, its members are often sidelined in the contracting process, leaving electrical works in the hands of non-specialists.

GECA says this practice has contributed to recurring fire outbreaks in government buildings, which are frequently and wrongly attributed to its members.

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To address these risks, GECA is advocating for electrical wiring contracts to be separated from main building contracts and assigned exclusively to certified professionals.

Speaking during a health walk in Kumasi, Ashanti Regional Chairman, Devine Osei Mintah, stressed that awarding specialised electrical work directly to GECA members would improve quality and safety in public infrastructure.

Echoing this call, Regional Secretary Samuel Oduro Kwarteng noted that proper adherence to standards can only be guaranteed if certified professionals are fully responsible for electrical installations in state-owned facilities.

GECA believes the move will not only reduce fire incidents but also uphold safety regulations and ensure accountability in the execution of electrical works across the country.

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