Minister of Energy, John Jinapor
The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has called on African leaders to embrace greater unity and purpose across the continent to achieve a sustainable and reliable energy future.
He made the call while setting the context for a panel discussion under the theme, “Delivering Affordable, Accessible, and Sustainable Energy Solutions for Africa” during APD 2025 Day 2 at the Accra International Conference Centre on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Jinapor stressed the critical role of cooperation among African nations in overcoming the continent’s energy challenges and ensuring universal access to electricity.
According to him, it is crucial to address Africa’s energy deficit, because “over 600 million people on the continent still lack access to electricity.”
This shortage, he explained, was a significant barrier to economic growth and poverty reduction, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where energy access is most limited.
“In order to achieve a sustainable energy future, Africa must work together. It is only through collaboration that we can unlock the continent’s full potential, overcome the energy crisis, and drive inclusive development,” Jinapor added.
The energy minister emphasized that Ghana had made strides in improving its energy infrastructure, ensuring that more of the population had access to electricity than many other nations in the region.
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