The Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, is implementing the Ghana Solar Project under the Scaling-up Renewable Energy Programme (SREP) to provide clean, reliable and sustainable electricity to remote communities that are not connected to the national electricity grid.
In the Pru East District, six island communities located across the Volta Lake have been selected to benefit from the project because extending the national electricity grid to these communities is technically difficult and costly. The beneficiary communities are Accra Town, Cherepo Ayemaye, Ningokope, Bartokope, Domeabra and Gyatokope.
The Ministry is implementing the project through the Pru East District Assembly under the leadership of Hon. Abdul-Nassir Dauda, District Chief Executive, while China Water International is undertaking the construction of the solar mini-grid facilities. The project forms part of Government’s efforts to expand renewable energy and improve the quality of life in underserved communities.
Caption: Participants during the Community Grievance Redress Mechanism training held at the Assembly Conference Hall.
To ensure the successful implementation of the project and provide an effective system for addressing community concerns, the Ministry established a Community Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) in each beneficiary community. Under this arrangement, seven-member committees made up of local residents were formed to receive complaints, identify concerns and work with the Assembly and the contractor to resolve issues that may arise during project implementation.
To strengthen the capacity of these committees, the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, through the Pru East District Assembly, organised a training programme on Wednesday, 1st July 2026, at the Assembly Conference Hall for members of the Community Grievance Redress Mechanism Committees from all six beneficiary communities.
The training focused on the responsibilities of committee members, procedures for receiving and resolving complaints, and the importance of fairness, transparency, confidentiality and respect for local customs. It also provided an opportunity for participants to share their experiences and provide feedback on the progress of the project in their respective communities.
Caption: Community committee members sharing experiences and participating in discussions during the training.
Participants openly discussed the progress of the project in their communities and raised a number of concerns. Some issues were addressed immediately by the facilitators, while others were referred to the contractor for further clarification. Participants were assured that feedback and updates would continue to be communicated to their communities through the respective Community Grievance Redress Mechanism Committees.
Addressing the participants, Hon. Abdul-Nassir Dauda thanked them for their commitment to the successful implementation of the project and encouraged them to continue supporting the contractor throughout the construction period. He noted that many communities across the country are seeking similar opportunities and urged the beneficiary communities to protect and value the investment.
The District Chief Executive said the project would transform the lives of residents by providing reliable electricity to support fish preservation, create employment opportunities, encourage small businesses, attract investment and improve living standards. He added that access to electricity would also contribute to improved education, healthcare delivery and other essential social services in the beneficiary communities.
He concluded by praying for God’s protection and safe journey for all participants as they returned to their respective communities.
Caption: Hon. Abdul-Nassir Dauda addressing participants during the training programme.
The training has strengthened community participation in the implementation of the Ghana Solar Project by equipping local representatives with the knowledge and skills to manage community concerns fairly, transparently and effectively. Once completed, the project is expected to improve access to reliable electricity, stimulate economic activities, enhance public services and improve the overall quality of life in the six beneficiary communities.