Ghana: Former First Ghanaian Tullow Ghana MD And GRIDCo CEO Passes Away

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Mr. Charles Darku

A former Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited, an Africa-focused independent oil and gas firm, Mr. Charles Darku, has passed away after battling an illness for almost two years.

A respected professional engineer, Mr. Charles Darku was the first Ghanaian to be appointed Managing Director of Tullow Ghana Limited (TGL) in 2013.

Mr. Darku retired from his role in April 2018, after almost five years of dedication and instrumental contributions to delivering the company’s primary objectives of oil and gas production.

Prior to joining TGL, Mr. Charles Darku was the Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Limited. He resigned from his position to take up the Tullow appointment after serving as CEO since 2009. He served in various capacities at the Volta River Authority for over 27 years.

Mr. Darku was a product of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). His passing has brought pain and sorrow to scores of people who worked with him. Close associates described him as experienced, humble, and an outstanding personality.

The family is yet to announce details of the funeral rites.

 

 

Source:https://energynewsafrica.com


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