The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has led the leadership of agencies under his Ministry in a strategic engagement with the Ministry of Finance aimed at aligning government priorities and accelerating reforms within Ghana’s energy sector.
Posting on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, 30, Dr Jinapor disclosed that the meeting brought together officials from the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition and its agencies to present their strategic plans and outline the support required from the Ministry of Finance to drive the transformation agenda of the sector.
According to the Minister, the engagement forms part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen coordination among key ministries in implementing President John Dramani Mahama’s development agenda.
During the meeting, agencies under the Ministry presented their respective strategic roadmaps, highlighting ongoing reforms, priority programmes, and financing requirements across the petroleum, electricity, and renewable energy sectors.
Dr Jinapor noted that discussions centred on identifying practical measures to improve energy delivery, expand critical infrastructure, and position the sector to support Ghana’s economic growth and industrialisation objectives.
He expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the engagement and commended the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and his team for their commitment to supporting the Ministry’s strategic priorities.
“I am particularly encouraged by the commitment of the Hon. Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, and his team to work closely with us in providing the necessary support to advance these priorities, in line with H.E. President John Dramani Mahama’s vision of resetting and transforming Ghana’s energy sector,” Dr Jinapor stated.
The Energy and Green Transition Minister stressed that stronger collaboration among government institutions would be critical to building a resilient and sustainable energy sector capable of meeting Ghana’s future energy needs.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening energy security, expanding access to electricity, attracting investment, and promoting clean energy solutions.
“Through stronger collaboration across government, we are laying the foundation for a more secure energy future—one that strengthens energy security, expands access, promotes investment, accelerates the clean energy transition, and delivers lasting value for the people of Ghana,” Dr Jinapor added.
