The government has declared plans to provide ministers and heads of governmental agencies with solar-powered electric cars (EVs) as a daring move towards encouraging clean and sustainable transportation.
The program’s objectives are to lower carbon emissions, lessen reliance on fossil fuels, and promote climate resilience. It is a component of Ghana’s larger Green Transition Strategy.
John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, stated that the first batch of EVs is already being purchased for government usage while speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra.
“As part of government efforts, we are importing the first EV vehicles for government agencies,” stated Jinapor. “Ministers will be driving electric vehicles very soon.
Heads of agencies will be operating solar-powered EVs as we expand it to other departments.
The Minister asserts that the move to electric mobility is about more than just updating the fleets of government vehicles; it’s also about establishing the precedent for a nationwide movement toward greener technologies.
“We will, in collaboration with the private sector, extend this to commercial drivers and other users so that EVs become a norm as far as the nation is concerned,” he added.
The measure is in line with Ghana’s pledge to support the global climate change agenda and encourage the use of renewable energy across the board.
Additionally, it supports continuous initiatives to create green infrastructure, such as solar energy systems and EV charging stations.
According to the government, this program will establish Ghana as a regional leader in sustainable transportation while simultaneously lowering greenhouse gas emissions and long-term transportation expenses.
