Ms Christina Jatoe-Kaleo, Volta Regional General Manager of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), has paid a working visit to the Regional Fire Commander, ACFO II Joseph Tetteh Freeman, at the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) Regional Office.
The meeting focused on reinforcing the already cordial relationship between ECG and the Fire Service, particularly during the harmattan season, which is often marked by increased incidents of bushfires and fire outbreaks.
Ms Jatoe-Kaleo expressed appreciation to the Ghana National Fire Service for the continuous support provided to ECG across the districts, especially in responding promptly to fire incidents involving electrical installations.
She also requested that the Service periodically organise fire safety education sessions and drills for ECG staff to enhance their practical knowledge and skills in fire prevention and emergency response.
Ms Jatoe-Kaleo commended all District Fire Commanders for their dedication and commitment to duty in their respective districts.
She assured them of ECG’s unwavering commitment to safety, bushfire prevention, and public education, stressing that safeguarding lives, property, and critical electricity infrastructure remains a shared responsibility.
In response, ACFO II Freeman thanked the ECG management for the visit and described it as timely and necessary.
He underscored the importance of close collaboration, noting that ECG was often the first point of contact during fire outbreaks where electricity is involved, making effective coordination between the two institutions critical.
He indicated that the Fire Service would intensify public education on bushfire prevention during the harmattan season and had directed district commanders to step up community engagement and awareness creation within their respective areas.
The meeting was attended by Mr Godfrey Awuku, the Regional Engineer of ECG; ADO I Hope Bedzrah, the Regional Public Relations Officer of the Ghana National Fire Service; and DO II Yela Kotoku, the Regional Human Resource Officer of the Fire Service.
The visit underscored the mutual commitment of ECG and the Ghana National Fire Service to enhance safety, prevent fire outbreaks, and protect communities across the Volta and Oti Regions through strong inter-agency collaboration.
