Some Post Graduate Electrical Engineering students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), have undertaken a familiarisation tour of GRIDCo’s Power Simulation Centre at the Anwomaso Substation in Kumasi. The Centre hosts critical training items, such as mini transformers, voltage management equipment, etc.The MPhil students were led by Prof. Emmanuel A. Frimpong,
On 5th April 2023, the Ministry of Energy held a send-off luncheon at its forecourt for the outgoing Deputy Minister of Energy, Hon. Mohammed Amin Adam, who has been elevated to the position of Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance.Representing GRIDCo’s Chief Executive at the event, Ing. Vincent Boachie in his address hailed
GRIDCo’s Right of Way Team is set to complete the clearance of the 24km 161kV single circuit Kumasi to Konongo Transmission Line Corridor in the Ashanti Region. The clearance is in accordance with Transmission Line Protection Regulations, 1967 (LI 542) as amended by Regulation No. LI 1737 of 2004, to remove illegal structures which are
Thirty-three (33) students from the Regional Maritime University (RMU) toured some of GRIDCo’s transmission facilities and Substations as part of the University's scheduled interactions with industries. Mr. Morrison Vehe, a lecturer, led the group of levels 200, 300 and final year engineering diploma students. The Director of System Operations at GRIDCo, Ing. Frank Asirifi Otchere,
The Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) has expressed satisfaction with the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) over its effort to meet workers remuneration expectations and the implementation of a robust Performance Management System. A delegation from the FWSC led by Mrs. Baaba Anquandah, Director Salaries, on Tuesday 28th March 2023 undertook a familiarisation
A 5-Day Trainer-of-Trainers (ToT) programme focused on Men's Engagement for Gender Equality in male-dominated industries has been organised in collaboration with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).The objective was to sharpen skills of participants, who work with organisations in male-dominated industries on how to increase economic opportunities for women, improve gender equality, diversity,
Members of the GRIDCo Ladies Association (GRIDLASS), celebrated the 2023 International Women’s Day in a grand way, thanks to the creativity and hard work of its Planning Committee.Led by the GRIDLASS President, Mrs. Azara Amadu, the group organised a 1-Day conference with the Keynote Speaker in the person of Ing. Mrs. Yaa Okudzeto, Chief Executive
One of the high points of GRIDCo’s 2023 International Women’s Day celebrations was the surprise recognition of Ing. Nicholina Yembilah, for the maiden GRIDLASS Shero Award. Azara Amadu, President of GRIDLASS announced the institution of the 2023 SHEROES AWARD at an event to celebrate IWD at the Alisa Hotel, Tema on Thursday 8th March. She
Female Engineers in GRIDCo commemorated the 2023 edition of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science (IDWIGS) by interacting with girls in Junior High Schools in Tema, encouraging them to consider choosing studies in Science Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).The programme was organised by the Science Education Unit (National STEM Centre) of the
A delegation, led by Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, Board Vice-Chairman of Ensign Global College met the Management of Ghana Grid Company Ltd. (GRIDCo) on Thursday, February 21, 2023, to discuss the launch of its Masters program in Health and Safety, as well as solicit ideas for collaboration with institutions, who have inculcated Health and Safety
