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.Remove AdsRemove Ads

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.