The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has officially inaugurated the newly reconstituted Board of the Energy Commission.

Highlighting the Commission’s vital role in Ghana’s energy sector, the minister stated that it serves as the principal advisor to the government on power-related issues.

John Jinapor noted that the decisions made by the board will be crucial in building on the Commission’s progress, tackling current challenges, and seizing emerging opportunities within the power sector.

“Ghana is at a pivotal stage, private sector participation in the electricity distribution value chain, the green transition agenda, gas as a transition fuel, implementation of the liquid fuel-to-gas swap, competitive procurement of new generation capacity, standardisation of PPAs, and attracting investment for resilient infrastructure. The Commission is the principal advisor to government on power issues,” he stated.

Jinapor urged board members to be bold, innovative, transparent, and to uphold good governance throughout their tenure.

Responding to the minister’s remarks, Professor John Gatsi, Chairman of the Energy Commission Board, expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the appointment.

He assured the Minister of the board’s commitment to work diligently and align with the government’s key energy priorities.

Members of the Board are:

Professor John Gartchie Gatsi – Chairman

Ing. Mrs. Eunice A. Biritwum – Acting Executive Secretary

Dr Audrey Smock Amoah – Member

Danny Adzei Anang – Member

Yorm Ama Abledu – Member

Professor Dr Ernest Ofori Asamoah – Member

Naser Mahama Toure – Member