Ghana: Let’s Work Together To Restore VRA’s Glory- Obeng-Kenzo Urges Staff

The Acting Chief Executive Officer of Ghana’s largest state-owned power generation company, Volta River Authority (VRA), Mr. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, has made a passionate appeal to staff to unite and work together to restore the Authority’s former glory.

Mr. Obeng-Kenzo made this heartfelt appeal during an engagement session with staff at the Anwomaso 1 Thermal Power Plant in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, as part of his ongoing tour to connect with employees across all operational areas.

The interactive session provided a platform for both unionized and senior staff members to ask questions, share suggestions, and discuss matters related to personal career growth and the organization’s overall progress.

Mr. Obeng-Kenzo, consistent with his recent approach, opened the Anwomaso meeting by outlining his visit’s purpose.

He shared his vision for VRA to solidify its position as the leading electricity producer, driving national progress, accelerating development, and doubling power sales to neighboring countries.

Mr Obeng-Kenzo stressed that the Authority’s human resource remains pivotal to achieving these objectives, hence his commitment to equipping staff with contemporary tools, comprehensive training, and enhanced conditions.

He further emphasised that the collective contribution of every VRA employee is indispensable in realizing the organization’s overarching goal to generate electricity at the most economical cost for the people of Ghana.

Mr. Obeng-Kenzo underscored that from support personnel to administrators, accountants, technicians, and engineers, each individual plays a crucial role in electricity generation.

He asserted that when every member of the VRA community recognizes their integral contribution, attaining organizational objectives will become significantly more attainable.

He announced plans for a series of world-class training programmes aimed at building staff capacity and expertise, supporting expansion projects, positioning VRA staff as industry-leading experts, and enabling them to present papers at international energy fora.

He revealed that VRA has received government approval to expand various thermal plants, with work scheduled to commence imminently and potentially become operational very soon.

This initiative aligns with the government’s mandate for VRA to provide for the majority of the nation’s electricity capacity needs.

Mr. Obeng-Kenzo concluded his visit by joining staff working on the second phase of the Anwomaso Thermal Plant which is expected to be completed by end of 2025 which will generate an extra 100 megawatts of electric power.

Accompanying the Acting Chief Executive were key VRA Executives, including Mr. Clement Boakye, Director of Corporate Strategy; Mr. Samuel Odartey Lamptey, Director of Thermal Generation SBU; Mr. Daniel Y. D. Onny, Director of Strategic Projects and New Business; and Mr. Francis Abban, Manager of Corporate Communications and Branding.

Source: https://energynewsafrica.com