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NDC Power play, As Ghana & Russia in High-Stakes Bid to Build Nation’s First Big Nuclear Plant.

Ghana continues to face persistent electricity challenges, including unreliable power supply and frequent outages that disrupt daily life and economic growth. As the demand for electricity rises with urbanization and industrialization, it is crucial to explore sustainable and reliable energy sources. Nuclear energy presents a promising solution to Ghana’s energy crisis.

Unlike fossil fuels or hydroelectric power which are vulnerable to climate change and natural variability nuclear energy offers a stable and continuous power supply. It can operate around the clock, providing baseload electricity that is not dependent on weather conditions. This makes it a vital complement to Ghana’s current energy mix.

Moreover, nuclear power is a clean energy source, producing no greenhouse gas emissions during operation. As Ghana commits to reducing its carbon footprint under international climate agreements, nuclear energy aligns with the country’s environmental goals.

Investing in nuclear energy will also boost technological development, create skilled jobs, and strengthen energy security. Ghana has already taken steps with the Ghana Nuclear Power Programme, signalling readiness to embrace this advanced technology.

For Ghana to achieve reliable, sustainable, and affordable electricity, nuclear energy must become a central part of the national strategy. The time to invest in nuclear power is now.  Report are that Ghana is in discussing to float a nuclear power plant from Russia in Ghana, This is yet to be confirmed by Ghana Government. The reports indicate that ministry of energy is in discussion with Russia for the possibility of floading the nuclear power plant. This will one most important deal Ghana would haver ever signed with Russsia. Academic Lomonoso plant from Russia is what Ghana is targeting. Financing, safety and power purchasing agreements are being negotiated allegedly. This power plant also does desalination, the process of removing salt from the sea water to make it drinkable for humans.

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Tolon MP hands over Canoe Boat to the People of Zantani worth GHC80,000

Deputy Minority Chief Whip and MP for Tolon, Hon. Alhaj Habib Iddrisu has handed over a Canoe Boat to the people of Zantani, a riverine community, marking a significant step of enhancing transportation of the residents across the river.

The Canoe Boat which is 40-horsepower was commissioned for use by the MP worth 80,000 Ghana Cedis.

At a ceremony in Zantani, Hon. Habib Iddrisu handed over the Canoe and 50 live jackets to the Chief of the community, stating his commitment to addressing the basic essentials of the community members.

This follows several other interventions including connecting the community to national grid, provision of boreholes, women empowerment initiatives, donation of start-up tools to Master Craft Persons and Apprentices among others delivered to the people of Zantani tailored to reducing their plight and addressing their socio-economic needs.

Addressing the people, the MP asked them to take good care of the Canoe Boat, advising them to always fuel it with premix fuel for its safety and durability.

Story by: Inusah Dondaliya

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Ghanasco 65th Anniversary: Jira Buipewura Abdulai Jinapor donates a Bull to the school

The Paramount Chief of Buipe Traditional Area, Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor, has also contributed his widow’s might towards the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghana Senior High School, by donating a bull, a bag of maize, and undisclosed amount of cash to the management of the school.

Delegation led by elders of Buipe Wura Palace, presented the donations to the school on Thursday, 20th November, 2025 as part of activities marking the 65th anniversary celebration.

This follows a visit to the Jira Buipe Wura Abdulai Jinapor to inform him about the anniversary celebration months ago by a delegation led by the Head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu. The Chief was also invited to attend the ceremony.

Presenting the items on behalf of the Gira Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor, Ayawasu Gonja Chief in the Greater Accra Region, Garaba Lukman Issahaka Jaja expressed the commitment of the Chief to support the 65th anniversary celebration of Ghanasco, the reason, he made such donation to the school.

On behalf of the entire school, the head Master of Ghanasco, Douglas Haruna Yakubu expressed his profound gratitude to the Buipewura for the gesture done them, remarking that it will add value to the anniversary celebration which comes off today

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N/R GJA Awards: Inusah Hamzah Lansah wins best Energy and Electricity Advocacy award

Sagani TV’s Community Watch Host, Inusah Hamzah Lansah, has been adjudged the Best advocate in energy and electricity against power theft known as illegal connection in the Northern Region.

At the 5th Northern Region Ghana Journalists Association Awards held on Saturday Night, 15th November 2025, in Tamale, Inusah Lansah was recognized for his consistent advocacy in sensitizing power consumers to honor their tariffs obligations against engaging in illegal connection accounting to revenue shorfalls by NEDCo and other partners in the energy value chain.

Also, on the awards night, Inusah Armeyaw Anas of Sagani Tv was also named the best reporter in Tourism and Culture.They were presented with citations and plaques by GJA in recognition of excellence in their journalistic work.

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As reward for his award, Inusah Hamzah Lansah was rewarded with 2,000 Ghana Cedis.

The Sagani TV’s anchor, Hamzah Lansah’s advocacy gained momentum, changing people’s attitude and mentality in the wake of NEDCo’s revenue mobilization drive of mass disconnection exercise in the Greater Tamale including meter monitoring exercise.

Having realized his contribution in the energy sector, Ghana Journalists Association, Northern Regional Chapter awarded Inusah Hamza Lansah for his outstanding role in influencing people to eschew power theft and resorting to appropriate means of honoring their tariffs obligations.

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Through the Sagani TV’s Community Watch, Inusah Hamza Lansah uses the platform to highlight the plight of communities in the social sector such as poor roads network, lack of potable Drinking water, sanitation challenges, Educational infrastructure deficit, drug abuse among the youth, among other issues for the attention of duty bearers for intervention.

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