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Business News of Wednesday, 13 March 2024

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Africa can leapfrog into a sustainable energy future – Energy Minister

Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Minister of Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh

The Energy minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has indicated that Africa can leapfrog into a sustainable energy future.

According to him, Africa, with its abundant natural resources and burgeoning population, has a unique opportunity to harness energy technologies.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh was speaking at the Africa Energy Technology Conference taking place in Accra, Ghana.

The minister was of the view that a just energy transition, demands a holistic approach that integrates energy policy with broader development objectives, including poverty alleviation, job creation, and environmental sustainability.

Read his post on his speech below