Ghana is set to receive a 1.92 billion Japanese Yen grant (approximately US$13 million) from Japan to stabilise electricity supply in Tamale City.
The news was shared by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa via a Facebook post on Monday, March 10, 2025.
“This morning, I signed an Exchange of Notes with His Excellency Yoshimoto Hiroshi, the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, to unlock a grant of 1.92 billion Japanese Yen (US$13 million) for the Stabilization of Electricity Supply in Tamale City,” Mr. Ablakwa announced.
This funding aims to significantly enhance the electricity infrastructure in Tamale, a prominent urban centre in Ghana’s Northern region.
This initiative is part of ongoing discussions between Ghana and Japan to strengthen cooperation across various sectors.
“This project and many others under discussion highlight the outstanding bond of friendship between Ghana and Japan,” Mr. Ablakwa emphasised.
The grant will be utilised to improve and stabilise the power supply in Tamale, addressing the increasing demand for reliable electricity in the area.
Further details on the project timeline and specific infrastructure improvements are yet to be revealed.
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