General News of Thursday, 8 September 2016Source: citifmonline.comRetain only ‘deserving’ employees in ECG – ACEP to governmentDr. Mohammed Amin Adam Executive Director at ACEPThe African Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), wants government to be firm in retaining only deserving staff of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as the government seeks to hand over part of management of the company to a private entity. ACEP also wants workers of the Electricity Company of Ghana to allow consultations on reviewing the operations of the company and provide improved services to customers. ACEP also describes as worrying the inconveniences borne by consumers due to the strike by the ECG workers. According to the policy think tank, ECG has not provided satisfactory services to consumers over the years. Meanwhile ACEP adds that whiles the choice of a model has been challenging, its engagement with stakeholders including the workers of ECG, indicate that government must consider other forms of privatization.

Source: GhanaWeb September 08, 2016 06:00 UTC