Professor Alidu Mahama Seidu

I congratulate the board, management, employees and partners of Cenpower Generation Company as we mark ten years since construction began on the Kpone Independent Power Plant (KIPP). Their contributions help ensure a reliable electricity supply, thereby supporting industrial growth, job creation and national development. The Kpone Independent Power Plant is Ghana’s first greenfield independent power project developed through project financing. It demonstrates the capacity of Ghanaian enterprise, technical expertise, and strategic partnerships to deliver major infrastructure projects. Its ability to operate on multiple fuel sources also enhances flexibility and resilience in electricity generation. Government has made significant efforts to address financial challenges in the energy sector, including tackling outstanding obligations and renegotiating agreements to improve sustainability. Beyond generation capacity, we are working to ensure that electricity remains reliable, affordable and accessible, particularly for underserved communities. These efforts are essential to Government’s wider development agenda. Investments in infrastructure, industrialisation and the 24-Hour Economy depend on an energy system capable of supporting businesses and sustaining production. I also commended Cenpower for its contributions to surrounding communities, including environmental clean-up initiatives and support for local educational institutions. I encouraged the company to continue strengthening these relationships while upholding high operational, environmental and safety standards.