Amid growing public concern over Ghana's power supply and energy sector debt, the Ministry of Energy has moved to reassure citizens that proactive measures are underway to stabilize the situation.
Speaking on Starr News, Richmond Rockson, the Head of Communications at the Ministry, provided a comprehensive update on current efforts and challenges facing the country's energy sector. "Some procurement has already been made for 450,000 barrels of Light Cycle Oil, and we are expecting to receive even more.
So, there's no need for panic-measures have indeed been put in place," Rockson said, attempting to calm fears about recent fuel shortages and their potential impact on electricity generation.
However, the Energy Ministry's spokesperson also acknowledged the scale of the financial strain choking the sector. "It's true that we're facing serious challenges, including a debt of about $3 billion.