The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly, Felix Odartey Lamptey, has applauded the Young Progressive Network for successfully organising a three-day intensive training in Solar Power Installation for young people in the municipality.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the MCE praised the initiative as a timely intervention that equips the youth with practical technical skills needed for employment and sustainable livelihoods. The training was facilitated by ExLamp Solar Ventures under the guidance of Mr. Lantei Lamptey, a solar energy expert.
Mr. Odartey Lamptey expressed the Assembly’s readiness to partner with the Young Progressive Network to replicate the solar installation training across all fourteen electoral areas within the Weija-Gbawe Municipality. He noted that scaling up the programme would empower more young people with relevant green skills, particularly as demand for renewable energy solutions continues to rise.
He further emphasised that promoting solar energy is essential to Ghana’s Green Transition Agenda, explaining that solar power offers numerous benefits such as reducing dependency on fossil fuels, lowering electricity costs, and providing clean, reliable energy for homes and businesses. Solar energy also plays a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, mitigating the harmful effects of climate change, and advancing sustainable environmental practices.
Convener of the Young Progressive Network, Patrick Asford Boadu, expressed gratitude to the Assembly and facilitators for their support.
He described the training as a success, revealing that 60 participants benefited from the three-day practical sessions.
Participants were trained in key areas such as solar panel installation, safety procedures, system maintenance, and basic troubleshooting—skills that position them to participate actively in Ghana’s growing renewable energy sector.
Mr. Boadu added that the Network remains committed to promoting skills development, youth empowerment, and opportunities within the renewable energy and climate-resilient economy.
He noted that equipping young people with solar energy skills not only improves their employability but also contributes significantly to the fight against climate change and the transition to a clean-energy future.
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