The Energy Commission in Ghana is taking steps to collaborate with the Ghana Police Service to apprehend and address the issue of defiant, uncertified electricians.
These unregulated electricians are providing services that pose significant risks to the safety of their clients.
The Manager of Electricity and Natural Gas at the Energy Commission, Adolf Nii Ashong,has explained that the services offered by uncertified electricians can lead to various electrical hazards, such as electrocution, severe burns, and the outbreak of fires.
The partnership with the police service aims to curb this problem and ensure that electrical work is carried out by certified and qualified professionals, reducing the associated risks to the public.
“We believe this measure will be effective in bringing these uncertified electricians under control,” Adolf Nii Ashong stated.
Nii Ashong announced that the Energy Commission will persist in its community engagement efforts to educate the public about the importance of hiring certified electricians to address the risks associated with the work of uncertified electricians.
This announcement was made during the graduation ceremony of 226 certified electricians in Tamale who had successfully completed the electrical wiring program organized by the Energy Commission.
Manager Nii Ashong encouraged the graduates to maintain the legacy of the electrical wiring program and continue to drive innovation in the field of electrical wiring installations. He also stressed that practitioners found in violation of licensing conditions would face sanctions.
The senior officer in charge of the Northern Sector at the Energy Commission, Bukari John Nilimor, added his voice and urged the graduating class to embrace their profession with the utmost commitment to electrical safety and professionalism.
This collective effort aims to enhance the quality and safety of electrical work in the country.
“Let us work hand in hand to ensure that every electrical installation in Ghana is not only legally compliant but also safe.”
This year marks the ten-year milestone for the Energy Commission’s certified electrical wiring program, with over 16,000 professionals accredited under its mandate.