Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Ghanaian Businesses Demand Urgent Action Amid Lingering Power Crisis

Ghanaian Businesses Demand Urgent Action Amid Lingering Power Crisis

The Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has expressed profound dismay over the prolonged power crisis, known as "dumsor," plaguing the country. The Chamber emphasized that these frequent outages have dealt severe blows to businesses, resulting in substantial losses in productivity, revenue, increased operational costs, and damage to electronic infrastructure. Attributing the crisis to a variety of factors, including the need for costly alternative energy sources like generators, the GNCCI stressed the crippling financial toll on both local and multinational enterprises. Calling for immediate action from all stakeholders, particularly the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Chamber underscored…
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