Bui Power Authority (BPA) participated in the inaugural edition of the “Tree for Life” initiative, introduced by the Government of Ghana to address deforestation, illegal mining, and other environmental challenges. The event took place on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Bui Generating Station under the theme “Restoring Degraded Landscapes Across the Country.” It brought together various stakeholders, including the Forestry Commission, traditional leaders, local schools, resettlement communities, and security services—all united in the effort to protect and restore the environment.
Mr. Chrisentus Bangekewa Kuunifaa, Director of Health, Safety,and Environment at BPA, spoke about the Authority’s ongoing commitment to integrating environmental stewardship into its daily operations. He noted that land restoration not only benefits the environment but also creates employment opportunities for young people. He emphasized that protecting natural resources should be viewed as a collective responsibility.
On the issue of ECG’s indebtedness to BPA and other power producers, the Minister disclosed that ECG’s operational accounts have been streamlined to enable the implementation of the cash waterfall payment system. He also announced that all State-Owned Enterprises will transition to prepaid metering systems as a measure to improve payment compliance. The Minister was accompanied by Directors of the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.