Ghana’s Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has lauded the Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo (Esq.), for being innovative in regulating the country’s downstream petroleum industry and ensuring a reliable fuel supply.
Minister Jinapor further commended the NPA Boss for his effective cooperation in the execution of industry-related tasks.
“Let us continue with the cooperation to serve Ghanaians,” he said.
The Minister made these remarks while addressing management and staff of the NPA in Accra on Wednesday during a working visit to the Authority, which formed part of his familiarization tour of energy sector agencies.
Mr. Jinapor noted that the NPA represents a critical part of the petroleum value chain, emphasizing that “what you (the NPA) do affects the upstream.”
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to empowering the NPA through law, policy, systems, and human capacity development.
“We are determined to empower the NPA to stay ahead through law, policy, systems, and human capacity,” he said.
The Minister also stressed the need for the Authority to remain adaptive and responsive to serve the interests of consumers.
He observed that the number of DV vehicles in the country is increasing, hence the need for the NPA to align its operations to accommodate that development within the industry.
Mr. Jinapor urged staff of the Authority to be more efficient and proactive in their work for the good of the industry.
In his welcome remarks, Mr. Tameklo expressed appreciation for the support he has received over the past ten months from the dedicated Directors, Heads of Departments, and staff of the NPA.
“We are carrying out President Dramani Mahama’s vision for the industry and will make life better for the people,” he said.
Mr. Tameklo also acknowledged the strong cooperation between the NPA and the sector Minister.
“It is a learning curve working with the Minister, given his rich experience, having served as Deputy Minister of Energy and Ranking Member on the Energy Committee of Parliament,” he added.
Source:https://energynewsafrica.com
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