Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire Sign Landmark Power Deal

  


Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire have taken a major step toward regional energy integration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the construction of a 330kV power transmission line linking the two countries. The project, which falls under the West African Power Pool (WAPP) regional master plan, is expected to improve electricity reliability, enhance grid stability, and lower energy costs across both nations.

The interconnection initiative seeks to strengthen the infrastructure for cross-border electricity trade, boosting access to energy for homes and businesses while encouraging broader economic development. The MOU formalizes a cooperative framework that will guide the planning and execution of the project through two oversight bodies: a Joint Technical Steering Committee and a Joint Interstate Committee. These will be led by the heads of GRIDCo and CI-ENERGIES, as well as the Ministers of Energy from both nations.

Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Energy, Richard Gyan-Mensah, highlighted the project as a symbol of the growing partnership between the two countries. “This project reflects our shared vision for a resilient and unified West African energy market,” he said.

His counterpart from Côte d’Ivoire, Deputy Minister Jean-Baptist Aka Kadjo, reaffirmed his country’s full commitment, stating, “We are determined to deliver this project through transparency and collaboration for the benefit of our people.”

Secretary General of WAPP, Abdoulaye Dia, pointed out that the initiative aligns with the ECOWAS Master Plan (2019–2033), which aims to create a fully interconnected and synchronized power grid across the region. “We expect to fully integrate all 14 ECOWAS countries into a single grid and operationalize the regional electricity market within the next year,” he revealed.

Supported by the World Bank and coordinated by the WAPP Secretariat, this flagship project is poised to deepen energy cooperation in West Africa and drive long-term growth.

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