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June 18, 2021
Minister of Energy Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has noted that delays in the execution of electrification projects in Paana, Sangbaka, Kuni and Gbele in the Sissala West constituency, is due to shortage in some key materials/equipment including conductors, stay wire and LV poles.
According to him the Ministry has taken deliveries of materials and equipment and would arrange for the release of some of the installation works to resume at the site.
This came to light when Member of Parliament for Sissala West asked Minister of Energy Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has noted that delays in the execution of electrification projects in Paana, Sangbaka, Kuni and Gbele in the Sissala West constituency, is due to shortage in some key materials/equipment including conductors, stay wire and LV poles.
According to him the Ministry has taken deliveries of materials and equipment and would arrange for the release of some of the installation works to resume at the site.
This came to light when Member of Parliament for Sissala West Adam Mohammed Sukparu wanted to know from the sector minister when the above communities would be connected to the national gride.
Most of the Low Voltage (VL) poles required have been supplied and planted in all the communities but the Ministry is yet to supply LV pole-top accessories to allow for stringing to commence, the Minister stated.
He noted that the project is the Ministry’s ongoing SHEP-5 rural electrification project in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region.
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wanted to know from the sector minister when the above communities would be connected to the national gride.
Most of the Low Voltage (VL) poles required have been supplied and planted in all the communities but the Ministry is yet to supply LV pole-top accessories to allow for stringing to commence, the Minister stated.
He noted that the project is the Ministry’s ongoing SHEP-5 rural electrification project in the Sissala West District of the Upper West Region.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com