Ghana showcases clean energy progress with high-level visit to innovative e-bike manufacturer

Sustainable Energy for All and the United Nations in Ghana, in partnership with the Ghana Investment Promotion Center, today hosted a high-level visit to Wahu Mobility, the first e-bike manufacturer in the country, highlighting Ghana’s growing commitment to clean transportation and innovation in line with its net zero ambitions.

The visit brought together government officials, UN representatives, development partners, private sector stakeholders, and members of the media to explore how electric two-wheelers are offering affordable, low-carbon transport solutions while creating local employment opportunities.

As Ghana works to reduce transport-related emissions and dependence on fossil fuels, electric mobility solutions such as e-bikes are increasingly viewed as a critical part of the transition to sustainable and inclusive transport systems.

Caption: The CEO of Wahu Mobility Valerie Labi briefing the CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (UN SRSG) for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi.

Photo: © UNIC Accra
The Wahu Mobility facility is an example of how Ghana’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan is unlocking private investment and supporting homegrown technology to address urban congestion, high fuel costs, and environmental degradation. The company is currently scaling operations to supply electric bikes for delivery services across Ghana and the region.

Development partners applauded Ghana’s focus on clean mobility, especially in light of rising demand for cost-effective and less polluting forms of transport in urban and peri-urban areas.

Caption: The Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (UN SRSG) for Sustainable Energy for All, Damilola Ogunbiyi trying one of the WAHU Mobility Bikes.

Photo: © UNIC Accra
“This project demonstrates the practical value of Ghana’s Energy Transition and Investment Plan, the world-class roadmap for the country’s net zero ambitions.” said Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All, and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. “Ghana has taken an economy-wide approach to its decarbonization journey, with transport electrification driving 40% of emissions reduction required. This transition is not just about transitioning energy and the transport sector; it is about revolutionizing how people live, move and work in a greener economy.”

“The adoption of electric mobility in Ghana contributes directly to multiple Sustainable Development Goals—particularly SDG 7 on clean energy, SDG 11 on sustainable cities, and SDG 13 on climate action,” said Osama Makkawi Khogali, the UN Resident Coordinator a.i. in Ghana. “We commend Ghana for its leadership in promoting inclusive, climate-smart development that improves lives and protects the planet.”

The visit featured demonstrations of locally assembled e-bikes, discussions with technicians and engineers, and testimonials from users benefiting from reduced transport costs and enhanced productivity.

Ghana is a prime location for climate-smart investments and renewable energy manufacturing of key energy transition products such as solar PV and battery energy storage systems as well as electric mobility.

The Ghana Energy Transition and Investment Plan, developed jointly by the Government of Ghana and Sustainable Energy for All, maps out the nation’s journey to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. This plan provides a roadmap to foster green industries, nurturing the evolution of cutting-edge low-carbon technologies, and propelling Ghana towards a sustainable industrial revolution.