The Volta Regional Management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has intensified its strategic stakeholder engagement efforts, undertaking a series of high-level visits aimed at strengthening institutional partnerships and addressing persistent operational challenges in the region.

Led by the Regional General Manager, Christina Jatoe-Kaleo, the team paid working visits to key institutions including the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), and the Nursing Training College Ho.

The engagements form part of ECG’s broader strategy to build collaborative relationships with critical stakeholders while enhancing service delivery across the Volta Region.

Across all meetings, discussions were centred on improving power supply reliability, addressing billing concerns and resolving metering challenges affecting institutions and consumers.

At the PURC, regulators emphasised the importance of strict compliance with established guidelines governing electricity distribution, particularly in relation to outages and disconnections during nights and weekends.

The Commission, however, reaffirmed its commitment to continued collaboration with ECG to improve regulatory outcomes and protect consumer interests.

Engagements with UHAS and the Nursing Training College Ho focused on the direct impact of power supply challenges on academic and residential facilities. Management of both institutions highlighted how unstable electricity supply continues to affect critical operations, including medical laboratories and student hostels.

The meetings, described by participants as productive, also opened new avenues for institutional collaboration.

As part of efforts to strengthen ties, Ms Jatoe-Kaleo proposed that staff of ECG be considered for admission opportunities in both institutions to enhance professional development.

The proposal was warmly received, with the institutions encouraging qualified applicants to meet their academic requirements.

In a further step towards deepening cooperation, ECG and UHAS agreed to explore additional areas of partnership, including formalising a role for ECG as an energy and power consultant to the university.

This is expected to provide technical expertise to improve energy management within the institution.

Responding to concerns raised during the discussions, ECG also committed to undertaking an energy audit at the Asogli Hostel to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve power usage and stability.

The stakeholder engagements also provided an opportunity for ECG to brief the institutions on its medium- to long-term plans to address voltage fluctuations and other systemic challenges across the region.

The initiative underscores ECG’s recognition that sustainable improvements in power delivery require not only infrastructure investments but also strong collaboration with key stakeholders. By engaging regulators, educational institutions and other partners, the company aims to build a more responsive and resilient power distribution system.

The visits signal a renewed commitment by ECG to align its operational strategies with the needs of its customers, leveraging partnerships as a critical tool in delivering reliable and efficient electricity services across the Volta Region.