Nigeria turns to Ghana for lessons on energy efficiency standards

Ghana has shared its experience in enforcing Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and energy labelling with a delegation from Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Power as both countries seek to strengthen energy efficiency across the ECOWAS region.

The Nigerian delegation, comprising technical officials, visited the Energy Commission of Ghana for a three-day study tour to examine Ghana’s policies, systems and enforcement mechanisms for improving the energy performance of electrical equipment.

Welcoming the delegation, Acting Executive Secretary of the Energy Commission, Adwoa Serwa Bondzie, said the Commission was pleased to share lessons from Ghana’s years of experience in product testing, certification, market surveillance and consumer awareness.

She said the visit reflected the strong relationship between Ghana and Nigeria and their shared commitment to advancing energy efficiency in the region.

The engagements focused on Ghana’s policy and institutional framework for MEPS, testing and certification procedures, energy labelling, market surveillance and border enforcement mechanisms.

The two sides also discussed strategies for improving public awareness and ensuring compliance with energy efficiency standards across markets.

The study tour provides an opportunity for Nigeria to draw on Ghana’s experience as it advances the implementation of MEPS under its National Energy Transition Plan.

The exchange also supports regional cooperation on energy efficiency by allowing both countries to share practical lessons on regulating electrical appliances, protecting consumers and reducing energy consumption.

The Energy Commission said the engagement underscored the importance of peer learning and stronger institutional collaboration in promoting efficient energy use and supporting the region’s broader energy transition.