Dr. Eric Nkansah, Director General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has said that he has resolved the Accra Academy power outage with ECG. He also promised that it wont happen again.
The outage, which left the school campus in darkness, prompted concerns among stakeholders and guardians.
Addressing the issue, Dr. Nkansah attributed the disruption to delayed payments for electricity bills, a responsibility managed by the Free SHS Secretariat. He assured the public that all bills had been settled, and measures were in place to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Collaborating with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Dr. Nkansah emphasized the importance of timely payments and ongoing discussions to ensure uninterrupted services for secondary schools nationwide. He highlighted the upcoming meeting between relevant stakeholders to streamline payment processes and prevent disconnections due to outstanding bills.
The background of the incident reveals that Accra Academy owed approximately GHS500,000 in post-paid electricity bills dating back to July 2023. ECG’s decision to disconnect the school from the national grid underscored its commitment to revenue mobilization and adherence to operational standards.
Despite the temporary setback, efforts are underway to address the underlying issues and safeguard the educational environment for students. Dr. Nkansah’s proactive approach reflects the GES’s commitment to resolving challenges and maintaining the continuity of learning in secondary schools across Ghana.
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The resolution of the power outage at Accra Academy serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between educational authorities and utility providers in ensuring reliable services for academic institutions. With a focus on effective communication and financial accountability, the GES aims to prevent future disruptions and uphold the standards of education in the country. According to the director General, this won’t happen again in any SHS in Ghana. Currently, the Accra Academy Power Outage has been Resolved