Mahama assures Savannah Region of imminent electrification projects

President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of the Savannah Region that ongoing electrification projects will soon begin as government pushes ahead with efforts to improve infrastructure alongside the expansion of STEM education.

Speaking during an inspection of STEM education implementation at Sawla Primary School, the President acknowledged concerns raised by traditional authorities about the region’s longstanding electricity challenges.

Mr. Mahama revealed that the Minister for Energy and Green Transition had informed him that contracts for the electrification projects had already been awarded, with contractors having visited the project sites and started preparations ahead of construction.

According to him, actual construction and installation works are expected to commence within the next month as part of government efforts to extend electricity access to underserved communities in the Savannah Region.

The President noted that the Savannah Region remains among the least electrified parts of the country and stressed the need to close the infrastructure gap to ensure balanced national development.

He also emphasised the critical role of stable electricity supply in supporting STEM education and broader economic growth.

“We are determined to ensure that no region is left behind. Electrification works will begin very soon, and contractors are already mobilising to the site,” he said.

“Savannah has lagged in electricity access for too long. That gap must be closed as part of our national development agenda,” the President added.

Mr. Mahama further stated that reliable electricity is vital for effective teaching, learning, and innovation, especially under the government’s STEM education programme.