Audio By Carbonatix The government has announced plans to construct an ultra-modern, state-of-the-art power control centre following a fire incident that damaged critical control units at the switchyard of the Akosombo Dam, triggering power supply challenges across parts of the country.The move is aimed at strengthening Ghana’s electricity management system and preventing future disruptions. Energy Minister John Jinapor disclosed this during a briefing to President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, April 30, during an inspection visit to the facility. According to the Minister, although the Akosombo plant is currently not operating at full capacity due to technical setbacks, power generation across the country is still meeting demand. He stressed the importance of building redundancy within the system to ensure stability even when key plants face challenges. “As we speak, generation is meeting demand, and we need that redundancy,” Mr. Jinapor said, noting that engineers are working to restore two affected units at the plant as quickly as possible. He explained that once the units are fully operational, attention will shift to constructing a new control centre equipped with advanced technology. "...We will then build an utra mordern state of the art control center with all the modern equipment. And then we will compartmentalise it so that if there is a fire incident in one section, the others are automatically shut, and it is contained in that section." The facility, he said, will incorporate artificial intelligence and be integrated with a central command system in Accra to provide real-time monitoring of power generation and distribution nationwide. Mr. Jinapor indicated that the recent incident at Akosombo has exposed vulnerabilities in the current system, but also presented an opportunity to modernise infrastructure and adopt innovative solutions. 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: Energy Minister John Jinapor Government ultra-modern control centre 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 Fix generation, transmission and distribution together to end dumsor – IES analyst to gov’t rCOMSDEP training for cooperative groups begins in Ellembelle Akosombo fire: “If officials face scrutiny, Energy Minister, President must too” – Minority Stop waiting for government jobs – GUTA urges youth to embrace self-employment Gov’t begins enrolment of 400,000 new households onto LEAP Programme Aflao traditional council urges government to fast-track modern market project Soldiers deployed to Adamus site after government revoked mining leases Adamus rejects lease revocation, cites breach of due process Central Region MMDAs urge government to stop Zoomlion fumigation deductions from source RCOMSDEP Coordinator says galamsey fight is holistic and multi-pronged Latest Stories Since 2018…..60 Aayalolo buses render no accounts – GAPTE probe reveals2 minutes 2026 BECE: Candidates to select two Category A schools under new placement reforms3 minutes Ghana’s Defining Pairing: The National AI Strategy and the Pan-African AI Summit9 minutes Governance is about decisions, accountability—Deputy Finance Minister10 minutes Ato Forson files tax returns, urges leadership by example11 minutes Ho Teaching Hospital launches Environmental Sustainability and Beautification Initiative13 minutes Big Push or big snub? Upper East shouldn’t be ignored in project distribution16 minutes UNDP warns Ghana over borrowing costs despite signs of recovery25 minutes 2026 BECE: GES bans teachers, supervisors linked to last year’s malpractice from exam centres26 minutes Gov’t moves to upgrade power system after Akosombo switchyard fire27 minutes Finance Minister praises GRA for boosting voluntary tax compliance30 minutes Miss Health Ghana, NMEP intensify fight against Malaria and galamsey in Atiwa West31 minutes Energy Minister lauds Mahama’s presence at Akosombo recovery site44 minutes Glitz Africa announces awardees for Ghana Women of the Year Honours 202651 minutes ‘This is an act of God’ – Mahama on Akosombo Substation fire53 minutes