| The new CEO of Jirama, Ron Weiss, with some of the company’s thinking heads. |
Appointed by the council of ministers on Thursday to head the National Water and Electricity Company (Jirama), Ron Weiss, the new director general of Jirama, was quick to act. He met yesterday with the staff of this company to define the actions to be taken in order to turn the company around.
Recovery. This will surely be the leitmotif within the National Water and Electricity Company. The new general director of Jirama, Ron Weiss, indicated that the revival of this company will be focused on the energy transition. The challenges that now await Jirama number one are numerous; nevertheless, the information given during this meeting between Ron Weiss, the Minister of Energy and Jirama staff suggests the extent of the work that awaits.
It intends to contribute to the energy transition, in particular by participating in the various projects currently underway in the energy field. Among these are the construction of the Volobe and Sahofika hydroelectric dams, currently on standby. For the moment, the appropriate solution defined as “priority” by the State remains the establishment of thirty-six solar parks across forty-seven districts. A project that will help improve access to electricity and reduce the costs of energy production. The CEO of Jirama says he wants to work with the relevant entities in charge of these projects.
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He also calls for cooperation from all taxpayers: “Jirama’s employees and collaborators have the experience and know-how in these areas,” believes Ron Weiss. He also plans to resolve the cash flow problems that Jirama has been facing for several years. In 2022, the company had liabilities of 3,535 billion Ariary, an alarming situation resulting from failed management over time. The task facing this Israeli technician will be particularly difficult, because Jirama has remained without clear direction for at least three years, thus exacerbating its cash flow problems. To cope with this situation, the company always strives to reduce its expenses in order to increase its revenue.
However, this strategy is based around good governance and the energy transition. Ron Weiss also aspires to restore the confidence of Jirama users.
Itamara Randriamamonjy