Risks associated with VRA-Bui Power merger far outweigh benefits -IES cautions gov’t
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has cautioned the government to halt its plans to merge Volta River Authority (VRA), Bui Power Authority, Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), and Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). According to IES, while the proposed merger and restructuring of Ghana’s power sector may have its proponents, they […]
NEDCo warns public against counterfeit meters after major seizure in Sunyani
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has issued a public alert concerning the circulation and sale of counterfeit electricity meters within its operational areas. This warning follows the confiscation of over 200 substandard meters by the Ghana Police Service during a routine inspection on the Kenyase-Atronie road in the Sunyani Metropolis. The […]
PURC retrieves more than GHC170,000 from clients in Bono, Ahafo and Bono East
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC, in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions have recovered 150 thousand cedis from consumers to the Northern Electricity Distribution Company, NEDCo, from January to June this year. The Regional Manager of PURC, Patrick Antwi, disclosed this in an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Sunyani, saying the regional office further […]
NEDCo cuts off power to five health facilities in Bono East
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has cut off power supply to five health facilities in the Bono East Region as part of its debts recovery exercise in the company’s Techiman Operational Area. The Techiman Operational Area covers the entire Bono East, parts of Ashanti, Bono, Savanna and Northern Volta regions. The health facilities comprised […]
Upper West Area NEDCo embarks on an exercise to collect 107-million-Ghana-Cedi debt
By Emmanuel Mensah-Abludo The Upper West Area of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has started its revenue mobilization exercise to collect 107 Million Ghana Cedis debt from its customers. The debt stock of Ministries, Departments and Agencies(MDAs) stands at 82 million Ghana Cedis whilst other customers are owing 25 million Ghana Cedis. The Upper […]
Pay your debt or face disconnection – NEDCo tells Tamale Teaching Hospital
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has given the Tamale Teaching Hospital a two week ultimatum to clear its debts or face disconnection. The hospital is the only health facility offering tertiary healthcare in Northern Ghana, serving clients across the Northern, Upper East, North East, Upper West and Savannah Regions. Clients also cross over from […]
NEDCo gives Tamale Teaching Hospital 2-week ultimatum to pay debts or face disconnection
By Murtala Issah The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has given the Tamale Teaching Hospital a two-week ultimatum to clear its debts or face disconnection. The hospital is the only health facility offering tertiary health care in Northern Ghana, serving clients across the Northern, Upper East, North East, Upper West and Savannah Regions. Clients also […]
NEDCo disconnects institutions in Tamale over debt
By: Murtala Issah Some public institutions in the Northern region, have been disconnected from the national grid over huge debts owed to the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo). The development follows a debt recovery exercise being undertaken by NEDCo to recover more than 1.2 billion cedis. The Institutions include the Tamale College of Education, which […]
Pay your bills or…NEDCo on revenue mobilization
The Northern Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (NEDCo) says it will begin a general revenue mobilization exercise across its operational areas effective April 18, 2023. A statement released and signed by NEDCo management revealed that the exercise will affect all categories of customers in arrears, including State-Owned Enterprises (SOE’s), Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), and Metropolitan, […]
Energy Minister seeks support of Yaa Naa in new Meter Installation
By Murtalla Issah The Ministry of Energy is seeking the support of Chiefs in the Northern Region to change meters for domestic and commercial power consumers in Northern Ghana. The initiative forms part of efforts to address power theft and improve efficiency across the country. According to the Management of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company […]
