The Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has stated that the development of nuclear energy is a strategic and sustainable power source for Ghana. Speaking at a Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Draft Bill to establish Ghana’s Nuclear Power Company, Gyan-Mensah emphasized the government’s commitment to integrating nuclear energy into the country’s energy mix.
“Ghana’s energy demands are growing rapidly, and we must diversify our sources to ensure a stable and sustainable supply of power,” Gyan-Mensah stated. “Nuclear energy is a strategic imperative. It offers baseload power to support industrialization, low-carbon electricity to meet our climate commitments under the Paris Agreement, and ensures long-term energy security.”
The Deputy Minister noted that nuclear energy presents a clean, efficient, and reliable alternative to fossil fuels, with the potential to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce dependence on imported liquid fuels for power generation. He assured stakeholders and the public of the government’s dedication to a transparent and inclusive process, stressing that public engagement and scientific evidence will guide the nation’s path forward.
“We will continue to hold extensive public consultations to address all concerns. Our decisions will be risk-informed and guided by the best interests of the Ghanaian people,” Gyan-Mensah said. The Draft Bill to establish the Ghana Nuclear Power Company is a crucial legislative step that would formalize the institutional framework for the country’s nuclear energy programme.
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