Audio By Carbonatix Energy and Green Transition Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced the full restoration of all power generation units following a major system disruption that affected electricity supply across parts of the country. In a Facebook post shared on Friday, May 1, the Minister said the country’s power system had been stabilised after engineers and emergency teams worked tirelessly to restore operations. According to Dr Jinapor, the restoration effort was achieved through the dedication and commitment of engineers, technicians, and emergency response teams who worked around the clock in difficult circumstances. He described their efforts as a demonstration of discipline, professionalism, and patriotism in the face of significant challenges confronting the national grid. The Minister also commended the leadership and staff of key state power institutions, including Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority, and Electricity Company of Ghana, for their coordination and swift response in restoring power supply. He noted that the collaboration among the various agencies played a crucial role in securing stability within the energy sector. Dr Jinapor further stated that the successful restoration of the system reflected Ghana’s ability to depend on the expertise and resilience of its people during periods of national difficulty. He concluded his message with prayers for the country’s engineers, the energy sector, and the nation as a whole. DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Tags: Akosombo Dumsor Fire John Jinapor DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited. Related to this story Fifth unit at Akosombo goes live as grid recovery nears final stages Mahama recommends female NSS person for automatic employment after Akosombo recovery efforts Akosombo 5th unit commissioned to strengthen national power supply – Energy Minister ‘This is an act of God’ – Mahama on Akosombo Substation fire Mahama encourages VRA, says Akosombo fire offers fresh start to modernise facility John Jinapor showing strong leadership on power outages, deserves support – Prof Beyuo IES analyst explains why ‘dumsor’ persists despite restored power units From ‘dumsor’ to radiant glow: Unlocking solar energy potential for a sustainable future ‘Dumsor running in shifts, not 24-hour economy’ — NPP’s Dr Ekua Amoakoh slams gov’t over power outages Power boost at Akosombo as fourth unit comes back online in late-night breakthrough Latest Stories Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss9 minutes STOP NCD expands ‘NCD-CareNet’ intervention, pilots ‘Nutribot’ to combat NCDs24 minutes Prof. Kwawukume leads call for excellence in nursing training34 minutes All power generation units restored after Akosombo Substation fire – John Jinapor53 minutes Adongo defends grassroots projects as ‘fit-for-purpose’ push gains attention in Sumbrungu1 hour PMI Global Summit Series heads to Cape Town2 hours NIHR Symposium 2026: Researchers meet in Ghana for sustainable solutions as NCDs surge worldwide2 hours No drums, no loudspeakers, no funerals from May 4 as AMA announces noise-making ban3 hours [Video] Singer Paul Okoye of P-Square falls off stage during performance in Australia3 hours ‘Why your papa no hustle’ – Davido blasts T-Dot for calling him daddy’s boy4 hours Many musicians far more talented than me but not heard – Asake4 hours Trump pulls Surgeon General pick after nomination stalls4 hours Apple hails ‘extraordinary’ iPhone demand as boss Tim Cook heads out4 hours US judge rejects Trump administration’s halt on immigration applications4 hours Amnesty urges Nigeria to investigate deaths in army-run camp, military says report baseless4 hours
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All power generation units restored after Akosombo Substation fire – John Jinapor
MyJoyOnlineBy Ernest ArhinfulFri, 1 May 2026 · 2h ago0 views
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Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor announced the full restoration of all power generation units following a major system disruption. In a Facebook post, he stated the country's power system was stabilized due to the tireless efforts of engineers and emergency teams. Jinapor commended the dedication of staff from Ghana Grid Company, Volta River Authority, and Electricity Company of Ghana for their swift response.
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