The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that Ghana and Nigeria are working on a potential barter arrangement aimed at boosting regional energy security.

Under the proposed deal, Nigeria would supply gas to Ghana, which would then generate electricity and export part of the power back to Nigeria. The minister described the initiative as a step toward deepening West African integration.

“We believe we can work together. Ghana takes gas from Nigeria, generates power, and re-exports it. We are in discussions to see if we can create a barter arrangement where we take their gas, convert it into power, and supply electricity back to Nigeria in the spirit of West African cooperation,” Jinapor said.

He highlighted that Ghana already supplies electricity to Togo, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin, underscoring the country’s contribution to regional energy trade.

Jinapor also reaffirmed that Ghana’s nuclear energy programme remains a top priority, stressing its importance in securing a stable base-load power supply for the subregion.