{"id":64188,"date":"2024-01-10T06:21:12","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T06:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/uncategorized\/ecg-appeals-for-public-support-in-preventing-bushfires-to-safeguard-power-supply"},"modified":"2024-01-10T07:15:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T07:15:20","slug":"ecg-appeals-for-public-support-in-preventing-bushfires-to-safeguard-power-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ghana\/all-news\/ecg-appeals-for-public-support-in-preventing-bushfires-to-safeguard-power-supply","title":{"rendered":"ECG appeals for public support in preventing bushfires to safeguard power supply"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Ghana. <\/strong><\/span>As the Harmattan season intensifies, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued a passionate appeal to the public, urging them to actively protect the company\u2019s infrastructure from the threat of bushfires.<\/b><\/p>\n

General Manager in Charge of External Communications Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku highlighted the critical role that community involvement plays in safeguarding electricity poles and installations to prevent service interruptions.<\/p>\n

In an interview Mr Ayiku emphasised the impact of frequent interruptions on ECG\u2019s operations, explaining that replacing fire-damaged poles requires substantial effort and time, often resulting in prolonged outages.<\/p>\n

He stressed that the heightened risk of bushfires poses a significant threat to ECG\u2019s service delivery, with an increasing number of electricity poles being affected in operational areas.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur operational areas are witnessing bushfires, especially the farming zones, causing substantial damage to our installations, particularly the poles and equipment,\u201d Mr Ayiku stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis disrupts power supply and imposes a financial burden on the company as significant resources are expended to replace the affected infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n

The General Manager underscored the importance of community support in mitigating the impact of bushfires, acknowledging that such assistance has already played a vital role in addressing damages.<\/p>\n

He, therefore, implored the public to remain vigilant and promptly report any fires near electricity poles to the Fire Service or the ECG.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Mr Ayiku encouraged citizens to extinguish fires when safe proactively.<\/p>\n

Expressing concern over bushfires, Mr Ayiku called upon opinion leaders, customers, and the general public to collaborate with the ECG in curbing this threat.<\/p>\n

He specifically addressed farmers, advising them to construct fire belts before clearing and burning their farmlands to prevent uncontrolled fires that endanger electricity infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The appeal comes at a crucial time when the Harmattan season is at its peak, and the ECG strives to ensure an uninterrupted power supply.<\/p>\n

By fostering a sense of shared responsibility, the company aims to enlist public support in preserving critical infrastructure and maintaining the reliability of electricity services.<\/p>\n

The ECG hopes this collective effort will contribute to a safer and more reliable power supply system amid challenging environmental conditions.<\/p>\n

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