The Oti Region is set for a major economic transformation with plans underway to establish a 500-megawatt biomass power plant, a flagship initiative under Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Secretariat.
The project, unveiled at an investment forum jointly organised by the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) and the Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC) in Dambai, is designed to provide a stable and sustainable energy source to boost industrialisation and support around-the-clock business operations in the region.
Mr. Simon Madjie, representing the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat, said the biomass plant will significantly reduce reliance on traditional energy sources while spurring investment, entrepreneurship, and job creation.
“The project will not only address energy shortages but also open up new avenues for agro-industrial growth and local business participation,” he said.
He revealed that the Secretariat is collaborating with traditional authorities in Damanko, in the Nkwanta North District, to cultivate between 25,000 and 30,000 hectares of Napier grass, the main raw material to fuel the biomass plant.
This, he said, would create a value chain linking farmers, transporters, and processors, ensuring steady income for local communities.
Former President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, Nana Mprah Besemuna III, also known as Krachi-Wura, endorsed the project, describing it as a long-awaited solution to the region’s unstable and inadequate electricity supply.
He expressed optimism that the biomass facility would catalyse industrial growth, attract new investments, and enable businesses to operate continuously, in line with the government’s 24-hour economy vision.
The proposed power plant is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and strengthen the local economy by encouraging manufacturing, agro-processing, and service sector expansion.
Stakeholders at the event described the initiative as a game-changer for the Oti Region, with its successful implementation expected to improve livelihoods, enhance energy reliability, and accelerate regional development.
