The Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) has announced a 10% increase in revenue collection in Tamale, following a vigorous revenue mobilization drive and enhanced community engagement.
According to the Managing Director of NEDCo, Ing. John Okine Yamoah, distribution losses in Tamale have dropped from a high of 57% in January 2025 to 47% by September 2025, marking significant progress in efforts to strengthen revenue generation.
“This achievement is encouraging, but we are still far from our target. We need even greater collaboration from residents and traditional leaders to improve revenue collection and ensure reliable power supply across our operational zones,” the MD said.
He explained that timely revenue generation is essential for paying power producers and investing in infrastructure to boost electricity supply in the northern parts of the country.
Despite the progress, Ing. Yamoah stressed that challenges persist, particularly with illegal power connections in the Tamale metropolis and surrounding areas.
“Illegal connections cause transformers to overload, which often leads to them blowing up. This disrupts power supply, inconveniences entire communities, and increases maintenance costs. We are appealing to those involved in such practices to stop immediately, not just because it’s illegal, but because it hurts all of us,” he added.
The MD reaffirmed NEDCo’s commitment to improving service delivery but noted that sustainable progress depends on customer compliance, prompt payment of bills, and collective action against electricity theft.
NEDCo’s crackdown on illegal connections has not always been smooth. Earlier in 2023, the company was forced to cut power to parts of Tamale after violent attacks on its staff during disconnection exercises. That incident saw residents protest against NEDCo’s efforts to recover debts and curb power theft, with reports of employees being assaulted.
In light of this, NEDCo is set to launch a community engagement programme that will involve traditional authorities, opinion leaders, and residents. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the economic and social consequences of power theft and unpaid electricity bills.
With power demand increasing, NEDCo says its ability to sustain reliable electricity supply hinges on public cooperation. The company is calling on households and businesses to regularize their connections, pay their bills on time, and support the fight against power theft.
“This is a shared responsibility. The more we work together, the stronger our power system will be for everyone,” Ing. Yamoah concluded.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
