President Mahama approved free electricity for important government offices around Ghana. Cabinet members voted to help key state institutions avoid power cuts that hurt public services. Energy Minister John Jinapor announced the new policy to protect security and health operations. The exemptions start right away and cover only the most critical government work. Finance Ministry officials will pay for these electricity costs through the national budget.
Defense offices can keep their military intelligence and emergency communication systems running without power bills. The Interior Ministry covers police stations and emergency response teams across the country. Health Ministry hospitals receive free power for operating rooms and patient wards. Education Ministry schools and universities keep their classrooms and laboratories powered without charge. These exemptions do not cover staff housing or entertainment areas at any location.
Power companies must collect money more aggressively from government offices that still pay electricity bills. The Electricity Company of Ghana can cut power to institutions that owe money and lack exemptions. Northern Electricity Distribution Company received the same authority to disconnect defaulting customers. Officials want to balance keeping essential services running with making other departments pay their bills. The new rules force accountability among government offices that still must pay for their power usage.
Defense offices can keep their military intelligence and emergency communication systems running without power bills. The Interior Ministry covers police stations and emergency response teams across the country. Health Ministry hospitals receive free power for operating rooms and patient wards. Education Ministry schools and universities keep their classrooms and laboratories powered without charge. These exemptions do not cover staff housing or entertainment areas at any location.
Power companies must collect money more aggressively from government offices that still pay electricity bills. The Electricity Company of Ghana can cut power to institutions that owe money and lack exemptions. Northern Electricity Distribution Company received the same authority to disconnect defaulting customers. Officials want to balance keeping essential services running with making other departments pay their bills. The new rules force accountability among government offices that still must pay for their power usage.
