In a significant step towards regional energy integration, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Accra for the West Africa Interconnection Reinforcement Project.
The ceremony, which took place in Ghana, under the auspices of the West African Power Pool (WAPP) is receiving financing from the World Bank.
Representing Ghana was the Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah while Côte d’Ivoire’s was represented by the Vice Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Hon. Baptist Aka Kadjo .
Both dignitaries underscored the mutual commitment to strengthening regional power trade, improving electrification, and enhancing energy security.
The MOU follows the pre-investment study that outlines construction of a 330 kV doublecircuit transmission line from Dunkwa (Ghana) to Elubo (border) and onward to Bingerville (Côte d’Ivoire), alongside new substations and environmental management plans.
This cross-border network aims to eliminate current bottlenecks, enabling smoother electricity exchange and fortifying the West African Power Pool.
Ghana’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah expressed strong support for the project, noting:
“This framework formalises our legal and institutional bond with Côte d’Ivoire, built on mutual trust, transparency and shared responsibility.”
Côte d’Ivoire’s Vice Minister of Petroleum, Mines and Energy, Hon. Baptist Aka Kadjo, highlighted the long-term benefits:
“This stands as a defining moment for our shared energy future — fostering stability, resilience, and socioeconomic growth across borders.”
