The Energy Commission has warned that the services of uncertified electricians, pose significant threats to public safety and the integrity of the nation’s electrical infrastructure.
The  Energy Commission, highlighted the ongoing challenges facing the electrical wiring industry, particularly the engagement of uncertified electricians.
The concern was raised during the 23rd Electrical Wiring Awards Ceremony in Accra, by Mr. Stephen N-ebe Yomoh, an Assistant Manager EWS, Energy Commission .
The ceremony, held at Accra on the theme: “Empowering Certified Practitioners: Securing LI 2008 through Professional Authentication,” brought the total number of practitioners certified by the Commission since 2013 to 18,435.
The 23rd Electrical Wiring Certification Examination held in May 2025 saw a total of 1,163 candidates sitting for the various categories.
Of the number, 964 were successful, representing a pass rate of 81.37 per cent.
A breakdown showed that 80.35 per cent passed the Domestic category, 88.90 per cent passed the Commercial category, and 87.27 per cent passed the Industrial category.
The Inspector category recorded a 44.90 per cent pass rate.
Mr. Larnyoh Mawuli Kumordji was adjudged overall best candidate and best inspector Accra centre.
​In his address, Mr. Yomoh underscored that the presence of uncertified practitioners undermines the robust framework established by the Ghana Electrical Wiring Regulation L.I. 2008, which was enacted to ensure the safety and quality of life and property.
​”One major challenge the program has been confronted with has been the continuous practice by uncertified electricians who go about taking advantage of the unsuspecting public and causing so much harm to them,” Mr. Yomoh stated.
He explained that these unlicensed electricians often offer their services at cheaper rates than their certified counterparts, a practice that lures patrons who are unaware of the risks.
“Their lack of proper training and use of substandard materials lead to shoddy installations, which can result in electrical fires, electrocution, and significant economic losses,” he said.
He also lamented that some uncertified electricians and substandard material vendors continued to work in the profession, posing a constant challenge to the efforts of the Energy Commission.
​Mr. Yomoh stressed that the Commission was actively working to regulate the industry and had made significant progress in certifying over 18, 000 electricians to date.
He highlighted other achievements of the programme, including the successful conduct of 23 certification exercises, the issuance of over 18,000 certificates, and the certification of over 100 female electrical wiring professionals.
He commended the staff of the Accra Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) centre for their support in maintaining the high standards of the examination.