Cabinet approves private sector participation in ECG

Cabinet has given the green light for private sector participation in the operations of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

This was disclosed by the Deputy Energy Minister, John Jinapor, on Accra-based Joy FM

Mr Jinapor said the approval opens the door for the injection of private sector capital, skills training and technological know-how into the company.

He stressed, however, that the as not being sold as has been reported by a section of the media.

“All the properties of ECG will continue to remain as it is. What we are looking for is the skill and innovative ways that can make ECG much more efficient,” he said.