Ghana has secured a grant of 1.92 billion Japanese Yen (approximately US$13 million) from Japan to stabilise electricity supply in Tamale City.
The announcement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, through a Facebook post on Monday, March 10, 2025.
“This morning, I signed an Exchange of Notes with His Excellency Yoshimoto Hiroshi, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, to unlock a grant of 1.92 billion Japanese Yen (US$13 million) for the Stabilization of Electricity Supply in Tamale City,” Mr Ablakwa wrote.
The grant is expected to significantly improve the electricity infrastructure in Tamale, a major urban centre in the Northern region of Ghana.
This initiative is part of broader discussions between Ghana and Japan to strengthen cooperation in various sectors.
“This project and many others under discussion highlight the outstanding bond of friendship between Ghana and Japan,” Mr. Ablakwa added.
The grant will be used to enhance and stabilise the city’s power supply, addressing the growing demand for reliable electricity in the region. Details on the implementation timeline and specific infrastructure improvements under the grant are yet to be disclosed.
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