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New PURC office symbolises stronger consumer protection – Dr Jinapor
August 23, 2026
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New PURC office symbolises stronger consumer protection – Dr Jinapor

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  • The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, commissioned the new PURC head office in Accra, emphasizing its role in strengthening utility regulation and consumer protection.
  • The new facility is designed to deepen regulatory oversight, improve consumer services, ensure utility companies' financial viability, and handle the increasing complexities of the electricity, water, and natural gas sectors.
  • Dr. Jinapor urged the PURC to enhance enforcement, scrutinize the commercial performance of utilities like ECG, broaden stakeholder engagement, and support the government's 24-hour economy agenda.
  • The PURC Executive Secretary, Dr. Shafic Suleman, revealed that the new building was fully paid for through improved cash flows within the utility sector, partly attributed to reforms strengthening the Cash Waterfall Mechanism.
  • The state-of-the-art complex includes modern conference spaces, training facilities, meter laboratories for quality assurance, a real-time monitoring room, and contemporary offices, signifying significant institutional growth for the PURC.

Why This Matters

The commissioning of the new PURC head office is significant for Ghana as it signals a reinforced commitment to robust utility regulation and consumer protection. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the reliable and sustainable provision of essential services like electricity and water, which underpin daily life, industrial competitiveness, and the government's economic growth agenda, including the 24-hour economy. Improved regulation also aims to ensure the financial viability of utility companies, thereby reducing state liabilities and guaranteeing long-term service delivery.

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