Audio By Carbonatix
The flag bearer of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Akufo-Addo says he will aggressively pursue solar energy as a sure way of meeting the energy needs of the country.
He said every home will have solar panels that will supply power for domestic purposes while energy generated from hydro plants will be used for industrial purposes.
He was speaking at an energy forum organized by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) for the presidential candidates to spell out their plans for the energy sector.
Luv FM’s Sampson Laadi Ayinene reported that amidst rapturous applause the NPP flag bearer clearly articulated the plans he will put in place to ensure that adequate energy was produced in the country.
Nana Addo said he will also work assiduously towards making the Bui Dam Project a reality.
Another sector he will pay attention to according Sampson Ayinene is nuclear energy.
He sated that a committee chaired by Prof.. Adjei Bekoe was exploring the possibility of developing nuclear energy in the country.
The Abuakwa South MP said he will give the committee all the support it needs to complete it and work fully implement its recommendations in order to ensure adequate energy was produced in the country.
Earlier the vice presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Mr. John Mahama said the NDC will double the production capacity of the Tema Oil Refinery.
He said Ministers and other top government officials will be made to pay electricity bills to ensure effective use of energy in the country.
Story by Malik Abass Daabu
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
OpenAI changes deal with US military after backlash
47 minutes -
Mexican drug lord ‘El Mencho’ buried in golden coffin
57 minutes -
Building gold reserves, losing hospitals? – Finance professor flags 1% GDP cost
1 hour -
My mother’s prophecy fulfilled – Baba Jamal as he heads back to Parliament
4 hours -
Trump ‘does not care’ if Iran play at World Cup
5 hours -
Burna Boy’s associate, Rahman Jago confirms singer converted to Islam
5 hours -
Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain
5 hours -
NDC’s Baba Jamal wins Ayawaso East by-election
5 hours -
Integrity over individuals: Economic Fighters League maintains vote-buying stance in Ayawaso East
5 hours -
How to follow European football
5 hours -
A new dawn: Formula One charges into an unpredictable 2026
6 hours -
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over military base access
6 hours -
Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East ‘if necessary’
6 hours -
Ghana shines in GSMA DNSI and DPRI 2025 report due to E-Levy repeal and tech neutrality
7 hours -
NJA College of Education inducts 379 students amidst infrastructure gains and calls for professional discipline
7 hours
