The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) has handed over a 33 KiloVolt Primary Substation in Kanda in the Greater Accra region to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

The substation, named after retired Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) employee, Ellen Kavanagh Moran is valued at 14.49 million US dollars.

In a speech read on behalf at a ceremony to inaugurate the substation, Board Chair of  MiDA, Prof. Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu said the station will supply reliable power to key state institutions such as the 37 Military Hospital, Ridge Hospital and the Jubilee House.

“Like the other Substations which MiDA has constructed at Pokuase, Kasoa and at Legon, this US$14.49 million investment is a major contribution to Ghana’s Power Sector by the Millennium Challenge Corporation, an Agency of the US Government, to whom we shall remain forever grateful,” she said.

She stated that due to recent challenges on the global scenes, the construction of the Substation also faced its share of logistical and schedule challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“However, I am happy to announce that MiDA and the Project delivery Partners, namely, the Project Contractors, Messrs worked hard to still be on time,” she said.

Ellen Kavanagh Moran

Touching on the contribution of Ellen Kavanagh Moran during the implementation of the Power Compact with Ghana, Prof. Ntiamoa-Baidu said the commitment of the staff of the MCC is unmatched.

“The significant contribution made by our MCC Technical Colleagues, and in particular the sterling role played by a remarkable lady, a member of MCC’s Technical Team on the Ghana Compacts, since Ghana was selected as a beneficiary of the Millennium Challenge Account Programme some 16 years ago is amazing,” she said.

“I am referring to none other than Ellen Kavanagh Moran. MiDA has recognized Ellen’s love for Ghana and unique contribution to MiDA’s numerous successes, and has consequently decided to honor her by naming this Substation after her,” she added.

Ms. Moran was also given a citation to praise her efforts in helping in the implementation of the compact.