Eastern Region: House of Chiefs lauds energy transition plan

The acting president of the Akwamu Traditional Council and representative of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, has lauded the National Energy Transition agenda and has further appealed to stakeholders to come out with proper solutions to the energy problems facing the country.

Nana Yaw Boadu IV made the call  during the National Energy Transition tour held in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.

In his remarks, the Regional Minister emphasised the relevance of this agenda as consistent to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7, which prioritises affordable and clean energy.

“I strongly believe that developing a national plan for energy transition would set the right stage for Ghana’s position to be outdoored on the matter,” he said.

The deputy transport minister also shared government’s plans and preparation towards embracing the usage of electronic vehicles in Ghana.

“ We are currently developing an electronic mobility policy to guide the development and scale-up of electric vehicles in the country,” Tampuli said.

“We are also working assiduously to introduce the first batch of electric-powered busses for public transportation”, he added.

The National Energy Transition Committee is currently pursuing regional engagements in all 16 regional capitals to solicit opinions of Ghanaians in order to develop a robust policy as an important bedrock for national development.

The forum was attended by the Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Acheampong, deputy energy minister, Andrew Mercer, deputy transport minister, Alhassan Tampuli and other government representatives in attendance.