John Jinapor Says Ghana Already Exports Electricity to Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire
Ghana is working towards expanding its electricity exports to Nigeria, as the country seeks to strengthen its position as a major power supplier within the West African sub-region.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, disclosed that discussions and efforts are underway to enable Ghana to export power to Nigeria.
According to the Minister, Ghana is already exporting electricity to several neighbouring countries, including Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire.
“Ghana is working to export power to Nigeria. We are already exporting to Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire,” Dr. John Jinapor stated.
Ghana Expands Regional Power Exports
The proposed power exports to Nigeria would add another major market to Ghana’s growing regional electricity trade.
Ghana’s existing electricity exports to neighbouring countries demonstrate the country’s role in supporting regional energy supply and strengthening electricity interconnections across West Africa.
The expansion is also expected to deepen economic cooperation between Ghana and other countries within the region.
Focus on Energy and Green Transition
The initiative forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Ghana’s energy sector while promoting sustainable and reliable electricity supply.
Increasing regional electricity trade could create additional opportunities for Ghana’s power sector while helping neighbouring countries meet their energy needs.
Nigeria Could Become Major Export Market
Nigeria, as one of Africa’s largest economies and most populous countries, represents a potentially significant market for Ghanaian electricity.
However, the success of any future power export arrangement will depend on technical capacity, transmission infrastructure, commercial agreements and the availability of sufficient electricity for domestic demand.
Ghana’s Growing Role in West Africa’s Energy Market
Ghana’s reported electricity exports to Burkina Faso, Togo, Benin and Côte d’Ivoire highlight the country’s growing participation in regional energy cooperation.
The potential addition of Nigeria could further strengthen Ghana’s position within West Africa’s interconnected electricity market.