A total of 141 electricians have graduated from the Energy Commission's Electrical Wiring Certification programme in the Western Region of Ghana. The programme aims to develop world-class professionals who work within acceptable standard practices. The graduands were urged to avoid inferior products that could compromise safety and not to give their certificates to unqualified persons to use. This ceremony marks an important milestone in the development of Ghana's electrical wiring industry.
The graduation ceremony was held under the theme: “Setting Standards: Powering Ghana’s Future – Electric Vehicles (EVs), Solar and Beyond.” Mr. Anthony Bleboo, Director of the Electricity and Natural Gas Directorate at the Energy Commission, commended the May-June 2026 examination cohort for their remarkable feat. He noted that the results showed practitioners were ready to realise their dreams and that the Commission was committed to ensuring professionals served as role models for future graduands.
Mr. Bleboo emphasised that the certification carried significant responsibility, especially with the enactment of the Electrical Wiring Regulations, L.I. 2008 (as amended). He stressed that no one should lose their life, and no property should be destroyed because of poor electrical wiring. The Commission is also developing a draft policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which would soon be laid before Parliament.
Dr. Emmanuel Payne, former Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Takoradi Technical University (TTU), urged the graduands to be dedicated to their profession and not feel inferior. He reiterated the need to protect lives, homes, businesses, and national assets, and to reduce electrical fires and electrocution. Dr. Payne advised the graduands that their certificate was a public promise to follow standards, refuse shortcuts, and maintain the integrity of the certificate.
Mr. Derrick Labitey Mensah, Scientific Officer at the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA), emphasised the importance of professionalism, competence, standards, and quality within Ghana’s electrical installation sector. He assured that the GSA remained committed to working with the Energy Commission, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to develop standards that responded to Ghana’s changing technological and energy needs.
Madam Ruth Sam, Head of Telecom and Network at Gold Fields Limited, emerged as the overall best female candidate and the best Inspector. Various awards were presented for domestic, commercial, and industrial wiring. The graduands were also encouraged to embrace lifelong learning and stay updated with the changing electrical landscape, including solar, electric vehicle infrastructure, and battery storage.
The Energy Commission's certification programme is a significant step towards ensuring that electrical wiring in Ghana meets international standards. The Commission's efforts to develop a draft policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and its collaboration with other stakeholders demonstrate its commitment to Ghana's energy transition. The graduands have a critical role to play in upholding these standards and contributing to the country's development.
Key points
- 141 electricians graduated from the Energy Commission's Electrical Wiring Certification programme in the Western Region of Ghana.
- The graduands were urged to uphold standards, avoid inferior products, and not give their certificates to unqualified persons.
- The Energy Commission is developing a draft policy for electric vehicle charging infrastructure to support Ghana's energy transition.
