The government has given approval to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to procure 200 new transformers to beef up the transmission and distribution of power to major cities in the country.

The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, who made this known at the opening session of the West Africa Mining and Power Exhibition (WAMPEX) in Accra yesterday, said following the approval by the government, ECG had been asked to "immediately inject the new transformers into the system" to ensure reliable supply of electricity for development.

Mr Jinapor said the initial challenges with power generation had been stabilised, and the country now exported the resource to neighbouring countries.

He said what remained to be done was to take prudent steps to improve upon the transmission and distribution of power.

WAMPEX 2025

WAMPEX is the largest forum in West Africa for the international mining and power industries. For over 30 years, it has attracted exhibitors from around the world.

WAMPEX is the most important meeting place for seasoned mining and power professionals, policy makers, regulators, and stakeholders in the mining and power sectors.

The conference further allows the chain of stakeholders to keep abreast of the latest industry developments, discuss key challenges, and understand future opportunities.

This year's conference, which is the 18th in the series, was held on the theme "The mining and power hub: driving sustainable investment opportunities in West Africa."