The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has sponsored the second phase of a training programme at the ECG Training School in Tema, for electrical engineers from nine African countries.
The school hosted the first phase of the programme in 2023.
The 2024 training programme opened on Monday, October 7 and the participants would be trained on strengthening the electricity transmission and distribution network, promoting the introduction of renewable energy and promoting energy efficiency.
Moreover, it would focus on developing human resources and strengthening human networks in the energy sector.
At the launch of the training programme, Oda Ryotaro, JICA’s Ghana Office Senior Representative, added that “The training programme aims to improve the skills of technicians in the maintenance of electrical equipment. The engineers will be trained in distribution planning, design, system protection and control.”
Mr Ryotaro shared JICA’s plan to construct a new substation in Tamale in 2025, a similar project it has undertaken in Tanzania, Nigeria, Ethiopia and Kenya.
On his part, the ECG Director for the Training School, Ing Godfred Mensah appreciated JICA for the sponsorship.
Speaking on emerging technology and opportunities in artificial intelligence, Ing Mensah challenged the participants not only to master the fundamentals of electrical engineering and power systems but also to explore how these emerging technologies can be applied in their local contexts.
Ing Godfred Mensah expressed excitement that the ECG Training School in Tema continues to be the centre for training electrical engineers in Africa.
The training programme will close on November 22 this year.
