The Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, the official development arm of the Japanese government is sponsoring the second phase of the training of Electrical Engineers from Ghana and other eight African countries.

The training is taking place at the Electricity Company of Ghana Training School, located in Tema between October 7, and November 22, 2024.

Participants from nine African countries namely: Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana (NEDCo), Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania and Uganda, will be trained on strengthening the electricity transmission and distribution network, promoting the introduction of renewable energy, and promoting energy efficiency.

The training will help in developing human resources and strengthening human networks in the energy sector in the participating countries.