The Energy Commission has urged newly certified electricians in the Western Region to broaden their skills as Ghana’s electricity sector evolves with the growing adoption of solar energy, electric vehicles (EVs) and battery storage systems.
The Commission said electricians would play a critical role in ensuring that emerging technologies were safely integrated into homes, businesses and public institutions.
The call was made at a graduation ceremony for electricians who successfully completed the Electrical Wiring Certification programme organised by the Energy Commission.
Out of 148 candidates who passed the May-June 2026 examination in the Western Region, 141 graduated at the ceremony held on the theme: “Setting Standards: Powering Ghana’s Future – Electric Vehicles (EVs), Solar and Beyond.”
Mr Anthony Bleboo, Director of the Electricity and Natural Gas Directorate at the Energy Commission, said the certification represented both professional achievement and a responsibility to uphold acceptable standards in electrical installations.
He urged the graduands to embrace continuous professional development and avoid the use of inferior electrical materials that could endanger lives and property.
He also cautioned them against allowing unqualified persons to use their certificates, stressing that certification came with professional and regulatory obligations under the Electrical Wiring Regulations, L.I. 2008, as amended.
“We believe that no one should lose their life, and no property should be destroyed because of poor electrical wiring,” he said.
Mr Bleboo said the electrical wiring industry was undergoing significant changes, with solar systems, EV charging infrastructure and battery storage increasingly becoming part of Ghana’s energy landscape.
He disclosed that the Energy Commission had developed a draft policy on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which would soon be laid before Parliament.
Dr Emmanuel Payne, former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Takoradi Technical University, urged the graduands to take pride in their profession and remain committed to high standards.
He warned that sub-standard cables and electrical fittings continued to pose risks to communities and could contribute to electrical fires and electrocution.
“Your certificate is a public promise that you will follow standards, refuse shortcuts and maintain the integrity of the certificate you hold,” he told the graduands.
Mr Derrick Labitey Mensah, Scientific Officer at the Ghana Standards Authority, said professionalism, competence and adherence to standards would be essential as Ghana pursued its energy transition.
He said the GSA would continue working with the Energy Commission, industry and academia to develop standards that responded to technological developments and Ghana’s changing energy needs.
The ceremony also recognised outstanding performers, with Madam Ruth Sam, Head of Telecom and Network at Gold Fields Limited, emerging as the overall best female candidate and best Inspector.
Other awards were presented to outstanding candidates in domestic, commercial and industrial wiring categories.
The officials urged the newly certified electricians to use their training to promote safe electrical practices and contribute to reducing electrical-related deaths, fires and property losses.
