Energy Commission graduates new batch of certified electricians

The Energy Commission of Ghana has graduated a new batch of certified electricians from Bono, Ashanti and Bono East regions as part of ongoing efforts to improve safety and ensure professionalism in electrical installation and enhance standards across the nation.

The training and certification programme, which was held on Tuesday, this week, in Kumasi,   forms part of broader efforts by the Energy Commission to sanitise the electrical installation sector, reduce technical losses, and minimise fire outbreaks linked to faulty wiring and non-compliant installations.

Senior Officer for Inspection and Enforcement at the Commission, Mr. Ebenezer Kojo Asaam, described the certification programme as a critical component of compliance and quality assurance within Ghana’s power distribution value chain.

He disclosed that since the inception of the programme in 2013, more than 18,000 electricians and inspectors have been trained and certified across the country.

Mr. Asaam explained that the initiative was introduced in response to a rise in electrical fire incidents, largely attributed to substandard workmanship and the activities of unlicensed practitioners.

He noted that the Commission, backed by statutory mandates, is responsible for training, examining, certifying, and licensing electricians to ensure strict adherence to national wiring regulations and international safety standards.

“The certification process is not merely academic; it is a competency-based assessment designed to ensure that practitioners meet the requisite technical standards, operational safety benchmarks, and industry best practices,” he said.

The Inspection and Enforcement officer assured of the Energy Commission’s commitment to collaborate with training institutions and industry stakeholders to strengthen capacity building, enforce licensing regulations and ensure a safer and more resilient electrical infrastructure across the country.

The Overall Best Graduating Student, Maame Afua Gyapomaa Oppong, called for increased female participation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).

She noted that although the electrical trade has traditionally been male-dominated, it offers significant economic and professional opportunities for women as well.

 

 

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