{"id":404630,"date":"2018-02-27T07:12:41","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T07:12:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/?p=404630"},"modified":"2018-02-27T07:12:41","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T07:12:41","slug":"ecg-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/2018\/02\/ecg-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary\/","title":{"rendered":"ECG holds awards night to climax 50th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Electricity Company of Ghana ECG, over the weekend held a dinner and an Awards night to climax the month-long celebration of the company\u2019s 50 years of dedicated service to Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>The program was launched in January to commemorate five decades of the existence of the state power producer under the theme \u201c50 Years of Powering the Socio-Economic Growth and Development of Ghana\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-404670\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-6.jpg 600w, https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-6-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The event brought together current and past Managing Directors, Board Chairmen and Members, representatives of the ministries of Energy and finance, staff of ECG, staff\u00a0 of Volta River Authority VRA and other partners.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the awards ceremony, the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Ing. Samuel Boakye-Appiah, said they have achieved greater heights over the years despite the challenges they face.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-404672\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese challenges, notwithstanding we shall focus on executing our mandate by prudently investing in various modernization projects. To this end, we will continue with the smart prepayment metering expansion programs, introduce electronic payment platforms, install geographic information system GIS, improve system reliability and ultimately enhance customer satisfaction.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He further assured the general public and staff of ECG that the concession will prioritize their interest by ensuring quality service delivery and zero job losses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-404674\" src=\"http:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-4.jpg 600w, https:\/\/citifmonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/ECG-holds-awards-night-to-climax-50th-anniversary-4-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On his part, the Chairman of the ECG Board, Keli Gadzkpo, said the board will give the necessary support to the company in ensuring that Ghana gets a better deal in the concession of ECG.<\/p>\n<p>Awards were presented to donors and development partners, banks and other financial institutions, manufacturers, power producer and several others who are key stakeholders of ECG.<\/p>\n<p>The awardees include: JICA, World Bank, AFDB, Ghana Commercial Bank Limited, Volta River Authority, Nexans Kablemetal Ghana Limited, Dupaul Wood, Byes and Ways Limited, A T Kearney BV, Tropical Cables Limited, and the Public Utilities Workers Union, PUWU.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>By: Anass S. 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