Thirty African Heads of State, including Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, have committed to expanding access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity in their respective countries.
The pledge was made at the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit in Tanzania, an initiative aimed at connecting 300 million Africans to electricity over the next six years.
The summit was hosted by the United Republic of Tanzania, in partnership with the African Union (AU), the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), and the World Bank Group.
Speaking on Ghana’s energy challenges, President Mahama highlighted the country’s ongoing efforts to stabilize and restore power supply.
Upon Mahama’s return to Ghana, Acting Presidential Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu addressed the media, reaffirming the government’s commitment to tackling energy issues.
“The objective of the summit was to discuss ways of extending access to energy to underserved areas within Africa. The Heads of State convened following a meeting of various ministers from different African countries, where each leader reiterated their commitment to ensuring that this objective is realized in their respective nations,” Kwakye Ofosu stated.
He further revealed that during the summit, President Mahama shared Ghana’s experiences and advised fellow African leaders on overcoming electricity challenges.
“President Mahama recounted Ghana’s experiences and shared the strategies he adopted to address our recurring energy crises. He also advised against past mistakes and reiterated his commitment to ensuring that more citizens gain access to electricity.”
The summit underscored Africa’s collective resolve to bridge the continent’s energy gap and accelerate economic development through sustainable power solutions.
