Ghana has secured a 1.92 billion Japanese Yen (approximately $13 million) grant from the government of Japan to enhance and stabilize electricity supply in Tamale, the country’s largest city in the Northern Region.
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa signed an Exchange of Notes with Japan’s Ambassador to Ghana, Yoshimoto Hiroshi, marking a significant step in addressing the city’s growing energy demands.
Announcing the development, Ablakwa highlighted the project’s potential to improve Tamale’s electricity infrastructure and ensure a more reliable power supply for residents and businesses.
“This project and many others under discussion highlight the outstanding bond of friendship between Ghana and Japan,” he stated, underscoring the importance of international partnerships in Ghana’s development efforts.
With increasing pressure on Tamale’s energy grid due to rapid urbanization, the grant is expected to play a critical role in modernizing the city’s power system, ultimately supporting economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents.
