Two officials from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), recently paid a working visit to the GRIDCo Management Team. The main purpose of the visit was to introduce the new Deputy Country Director to the Company. It also served as a good platform for the AFD Officer who has been working on GRIDCo’s portfolio to
The first cohort of twenty-five (25) senior staff recently attended the 2024 Pre-Retirement Seminar, organised by GRIDCo’s Human Resources (HR) Department. The programme, which was held at the Volta River Authority (VRA) Academy, Akuse, offered insights into pre-retirement preparations and how to live healthy during retirement. In his opening remarks, Dr. Edwin Kuntu Bankson, Senior
In the previous issue, we discussed what prostate cancer is, along with its symptoms, risk factors, and diagnosis. In this issue, we will focus on treatment and prevention options, as well as the importance of early detection.Treatment OptionsTreatment for prostate cancer depends on several factors, including the stage of cancer, the patient’s overall health, and
In collaboration with the Human Resources (HR) Department and System Operations Department, GRIDConsult has put together a two-week training programme on Fundamental Training for Operators, for staff from CENPOWER Company Limited. To ensure the smooth running of the grid, Operators are required to undergo the Operators’ Course, to facilitate seamless communication between Grid Participants and
The Land Management Department, recently participated in the internal Right-of-Way (RoW) Sensitisation Tour, which served as the final lap for all internal engagements, aimed at promoting a deeper understanding and compliance with the new RoW Policy.In his remarks, Ing. Bismark Anane, Director, Land Management Department (LMD) said that the issues at stake informed the need
The Technical Services Department (TSD), with the support of the Human Resources (HR) Department, has trained Operating Supervisors and their Assistants in the revised Standard Protection Code (SPC). A total of nineteen (19) Operators were trained.The Standard Protection Code (SPC) is the Operations Manual for GRIDCo, which guides the operations and maintenance of all transmission
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men worldwide, making it a significant health concern. Understanding the disease, its risk factors, and preventive measures is crucial for effective management and early detection. This write-up aims to provide comprehensive information on prostate cancer, its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, and prevention.What is Prostate Cancer?Prostate
The System Control Centre has hosted some professionals undertaking specialist training at the GIMPA Centre for Excellence in Public Utility Regulation (CEPUR). Head of the Delegation, Mr. Michael Opam, explained that the group’s training is focused on the “Concepts, Issues and Architecture of Regional Electricity Markets (REMS)”. Thus, the interest in GRIDCo is because it
The Land Management Department (LMD) engaged staff of the Tema Operational Area and Project Implementation Unit (PIU) on the new Right-of-Way (RoW) Management Policy. The engagement forms part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to educate staff on the policy, which tackles the challenges of managing GRIDCo’s RoW, and to provide effective means of addressing them.
The Chief Executive (CE), Ing. Ebenezer Kofi Essienyi, together with the Director, Northern Network Department (NND), and some staff of the Department, have undertaken a four-day tour of sites of key ongoing Projects within the jurisdiction of the NND. Beginning his tour at Kumasi, Ing. Essienyi and the team visited the Kumasi Substation to inspect
