Ghana’s Energy Commission has called for stronger efforts to increase the participation of women in the electrical wiring profession, noting that the field remains largely dominated by men.
Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Chris Nanabanyin Yalley, made the appeal during a visit to the Accra Technical Training Centre (ATTC), where he monitored the ongoing May/June 2026 Electrical Wiring Professionals Examinations conducted nationwide by the Commission.
The visit formed part of the Energy Commission’s efforts to uphold quality, safety, and professionalism in the electrical certification process.
During the inspection, he observed both practical and oral examination sessions and engaged candidates as well as officials overseeing the exercise.
He also highlighted a female electrician apprentice support programme led by Acting Executive Secretary, Ms. Adwoa Serwaa Bonzie, aimed at encouraging more women to pursue careers in electrical installation and related technical fields.
Mr. Yalley noted that the low number of female candidates in the current exams reflects the need for targeted support and intervention.
He urged companies, development partners, and stakeholders to sponsor and support female apprentices through training and certification initiatives, stressing that greater inclusion would strengthen national skills development and support growth in Ghana’s energy sector.
The examination exercise is being held simultaneously in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale as part of the Commission’s mandate to ensure competence and safety standards in the electrical wiring industry.