The Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Dr Shafic Suleman, has assured management of the University of his topmost priority to ensure improved utility services on campus.

He indicated that he would use his good offices to improve the strained relations between UCC and ECG over frequent power disconnections.

“I think ECG should try to enhance its relationship with UCC. As a regulator, we are always available to resolve every challenge through dialogue,” he said.

Dr. Suleman gave the assurance when he paid a courtesy call to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Denis Aheto, as part of his official working tour of the Central Region.

He expressed his readiness to set up a Regulatory Laboratory in the Commission and said he would need the University’s support in that regard.

Prof. Aheto, on his part, congratulated Dr. Suleman on his appointment and elevation.

Executive Secretary of PURC, Dr Shafic Suleman (L) and Pro VC of UCC, Prof. Denis Aheto (R)

He expressed disappointment over ECG's aggressive stance in constantly disconnecting power to the University campus despite an existing arrangement between the two parties towards settling the University’s debt.

He said the University had proposed to ECG to meter some offices, but to no avail.

Prof. Aheto was happy that the PURC would set up a Regulatory Lab and indicated the readiness of the University to support the cause.

He praised the Ghana Water Company Limited for its quality of service to the University.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC