JICA, ECG Training Centre Organize Electrical Engineers Training For African Countries

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in collaboration with the Electricity Company of Ghana [ECG] Training Centre has successfully conducted Electrical Engineers Training for African Countries.

The Training is aimed at improving the skills of engineers in Power and Distribution Planning, Design and System Protection and Control, and technicians in Maintenance of Electrical Equipment. The Training Program was held at the ECG Training Centre from October 30 to November 24 2023 for Engineers and October 30 to December 15, 2023, for Technicians.

12 Engineers and 12 Technicians from Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Ghana (NEDCo) participated in the Training. Unstable supply of power mainly arising from inadequate capacity in the operation and maintenance of the distribution network, is a common challenge facing the participating countries. This training program contributes to addressing this challenge by developing human resources and technical capacity. 

ECG Training Centre and JICA implemented a “Technical Cooperation Project on Electrical Engineers Training for African Countries” from 2013 to 2016 to strengthen the training capacity on distribution system operation and maintenance for ECG and neighbouring countries.