Power Restored in Tamale After NEDCo and VRA Staff Strike – Ministry of Energy Confirms

Power restored Tamale – Tamale electricity news – NEDCo strike – The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has announced the full restoration of electricity supply to Tamale and surrounding communities, following a temporary service withdrawal by staff of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) and the Volta River Authority (VRA).

The development, which caused power outages across the area, prompted an urgent working visit by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), who held a series of high-level engagements with stakeholders to resolve the impasse.

During his visit, John Jinapor met with the Northern Regional Minister, the Mayor of Tamale, the management of NEDCo, leadership of the Senior Staff Association and Workers’ Unions of NEDCo and VRA, as well as regional heads of the Ghana Police Service and National Security.

The Minister also paid courtesy calls on the Gukpenaa, Kuga Naa, and Gbewaa Palaces, where he listened to the concerns of traditional authorities. He extended the Ministry’s appreciation to the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, for his warm reception and leadership.

“The Ministry extends its gratitude to the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Mahama
Abukari Gariba II, for his gracious reception and insights during the visit.

“As a direct result of the Ministry’s proactive engagement, power has been fully
restored to the affected areas. The staff of NEDCo and VRA have rescinded their
decision to suspend services. The security services remain vigilant to ensure the safety and security of all,” the statement noted.

Following the intervention, staff of NEDCo and VRA have rescinded their decision to withdraw services and returned to work. The Ministry noted that security personnel remain deployed in the area to ensure the safety of utility workers and installations.

The statement signed by Energy Ministry spokesperson Richmond Rockson urged the public to avoid any acts of aggression toward utility staff.

The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to continuous stakeholder engagement, stressing that proactive dialogue is key to preventing future disruptions.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

 

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