News:
July 22, 2024
The newly sworn in board chair of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin says he is coming on board with four proposed agenda;
• operational efficiency,
• financial sustainability,
• employee empowerment and
• regulatory compliance.
“My diverse expertise equips me with unique perspectives and strategies that I intend to leverage to help my colleagues on the board of ECG propel this great institution into a new era of growth and innovation. We stand on the shoulders of these efforts, learning from both their successes and their challenges. Our task now is not to start anew but to continue this trajectory of thoughtful reform and innovation. Let us celebrate and build upon the work of those who have led the way, as we chart a new course forward for ECG”.
In his acceptance speech, he noted that the road ahead will be challenging, as we face ageing infrastructure, financial constraints and a rapidly evolving global energy landscape. Yet, I believe that within these challenges lie opportunities for transformative change.
“And I want to assure you that under my leadership of the ECG Board, we will deploy our best efforts to improve what we came to meet at ECG. Let us begin by embracing a spirit of innovation and efficiency. We can start by deepening the deployment of smart grid technologies in big cities like Accra, Kumasi and Takoradi.
This technology has the power to reduce outage response times, boost businesses and enhance the quality of life for our citizens. We must also prioritize customer service, by developing a more interactive and user-friendly digital platform; we can reduce complaint resolution times and improve overall customer satisfaction”.
Again, let us embrace innovative financing instruments like green bonds; this will not only support infrastructural upgrades but also but also align with global sustainability trends, securing a greener future for Ghana.
In addition, let us approach these possibilities with a sense of purpose, urgency and responsibility. We have a short timeframe, but we have a long-term vision. We are not just building for today; we are building for tomorrow. We are not just building for ourselves; we are building for our children and our grandchildren, he added.
He commended the employees of ECG, saying “your dedication has kept this company running through difficult times, your insights will be crucial as we implement these changes. To our partners in government and the energy sector: We need your continued support and collaboration to succeed”.
He assured of setting ambitious targets, though admitting that there would be obstacles. “But as we’ve seen throughout our history, when Ghanaians unite behind a common purpose, there’s no challenge we cannot overcome”.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com