The Energy Commission has certified 151 electrical wiring professionals from the Central and Western Regions at its 24th Electrical Wiring Certificate Awards Ceremony held in Takoradi.
The event, themed “Training Today’s Youth, Certifying Tomorrow’s Electrical Experts,” underscored the Commission’s continued commitment to professionalising electrical wiring across Ghana.
The Commission’s Manager for Electricity and Natural Gas, Mr. Adolf Nii Ashong, disclosed that more than 18,000 electricians have been certified nationwide since the programme began in 2013. He emphasised that female participation in the energy sector is not merely desirable but critical to national development.
Mr. Ashong also announced a series of digital reforms being rolled out by the Commission, including an online registration system and the Installation Completion Certificate Mobile Application (ICCAPP), both designed to enhance efficiency and simplify documentation for practitioners in the field.
The ceremony’s most compelling moment belonged to Miss Lawrencia Eshun, the only female graduate among the 151, who was honoured as the Overall Best Female Candidate in the Western Region.
Her path to the award was marked by resilience, having been disqualified at age 16, she made a determined comeback to sit the November/December 2025 examinations and excelled. Miss Eshun used her recognition to encourage more women to venture into electrical work, acknowledging the challenges of breaking into a male-dominated profession.The Commission also promoted its dedicated women’s apprenticeship programme, inviting the public, institutions, and industry players to support greater female representation in Ghana’s energy workforce, noting that inclusivity is key to sustainable growth and innovation in the sector.
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