John Dramani Mahama secures 2,000MW nuclear plant agreement

President John Dramani Mahama has reached a landmark agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to establish a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant in Ghana. The deal was finalized during high-level bilateral talks held on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on October 30, 2026. This strategic partnership represents a major pillar of the Mahama administration's agenda to diversify the national energy mix and secure long-term power stability for industrial and domestic use.

The commitment was one of six key areas of cooperation discussed between the two heads of state. In addition to nuclear energy development, the leaders agreed to enhance bilateral ties in defense, agriculture, and education. To ensure these agreements are effectively implemented, both nations committed to reviving the Permanent Joint Commission for Cooperation (PJCC), which will serve as the formal mechanism for managing and monitoring the various collaborative projects.

This diplomatic breakthrough comes as Ghana seeks to expand its energy infrastructure to support growing economic activities. By partnering with Russia for nuclear technology, the government aims to leverage international expertise to build capacity within the local energy sector. Moving forward, the reactivated PJCC is expected to facilitate technical exchange programs and financial planning required to transition the 2,000MW nuclear project from an agreement into a functional power generation facility.