Ghana: Nana Yaa Jantuah, Seven Others Inaugurated As New PURC Board

A former Director of the Public Relations and External Affairs at the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), Nana Yaa Jantuah, and seven others have been sworn in as the new Board of PURC.

Ms Yaa Jantuah resigned from the Commission in 2017.

The new PURC board, which is chaired by Professor Thomas Akabzaa,, was inaugurated on Friday, March 28, 202,5, by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.

The other members of the board are Prof Ebenezer Bugri Anarfio, Bridgeworche Barichisu, Dr Edna Agyepong, Dr Kwabena Nuarko Otoo representing the Trades Union Congress, Dr Humphrey Ayim Darke representing the Association of Ghana Industries, and Dr Shafic Suleman, who will serve as the Secretary.

The eight-member board has been tasked with overseeing and regulating public utilities in the country.

Addressing the new board, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, called for transparency in the regulation of public utilities, urging the new board to uphold these principles as they take on their responsibilities.

“Let me, on behalf of the President, thank you for agreeing to work hard for him. And as you all must be aware, this government is in a hurry, but at the same time, we have to make sure things are done meticulously. We were voted into power to take care of the people’s interest, and as much as possible, we need to have it at the back of our minds.

“His Excellency is determined that the energy sector and all other security services discharge excellently, and so we encourage you as much as possible to pay attention and give your best so that the government will look good and the people will be satisfied,” he stated.

Source:https://energynewsafrica.com