In a recent national address, President Nana Akufo-Addo delivered reassuring news to Ghanaians, declaring an end to the long-standing power crisis, commonly known as “Dumsor,” with no plans for its resurgence.
This announcement comes as a relief to many citizens who have endured years of sporadic power outages, which have significantly impacted daily routines and economic activities.
Speaking at this year’s national May Day celebrations in Accra, President Akufo-Addo credited the government’s strategic interventions and investments in the energy sector for resolving the power crisis. These initiatives have notably boosted the country’s electricity generation capacity, ensuring a more reliable power supply for households and businesses.
Moreover, the President underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to implementing sustainable solutions to address underlying energy sector challenges. These include diversifying the energy mix, promoting renewable energy sources, and enhancing energy efficiency and conservation practices. Such measures are expected not only to improve power reliability but also to foster environmental sustainability and advance national development objectives.
Expressing gratitude to Ghanaians for their patience during recent electricity supply challenges, President Akufo-Addo highlighted successful resolutions of issues concerning transformer maintenance and gas supply, leading to improved electricity supply reliability.
With stable electricity reported across the country in recent days and no load-shedding incidents, the President expressed confidence in sustaining this progress, signaling an end to the era of “Dumsor.”
Amid concerns over intermittent power outages in certain areas, President Akufo-Addo reassured stakeholders of the government’s resolve to swiftly address any emerging challenges.
In conclusion, the resolution of the power crisis is anticipated to yield positive impacts across various sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, and services. A dependable electricity supply is pivotal for driving economic growth, attracting investment, and enhancing living standards.
