President John Dramani Mahama has appointed the new governing board of the Volta River Authority, Ghana’s state-owned largest power generation company. The newly appointed board is chaired by Ing. Jabesh Amissah Arthur, a former Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority (BPA).
The other board members include Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo (Acting Chief Executive of VRA), Dr. Lawrence Ofosu Adjare, Hon. Collins Dauda, Hon. Fred Kwesi Agbenyo, Lawyer Wonder Victor Kutor, Awulai Attibrukusu III, and Lawyer Peggy Addo.
The board was inaugurated on Monday by Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition.
The Minister emphasized the board’s critical role in steering the power utility to accelerate the nation’s energy transition agenda.
“This board has been entrusted with the task of improving VRA’s operations, optimizing hydro and thermal assets, and firmly anchoring renewable initiatives within the Authority’s core mandate. VRA must work to be the lead institution when it comes to power generation,” he said.
Minister Jinapor outlined several strategic priorities that the new board is expected to deliver on, including operational revitalization, accelerated green transition, human capital and local capacity, and public and stakeholder engagement.
Hon. Jinapor further affirmed the government’s continued commitment and support to the Board.
“The Ministry will give you the needed support to deliver on your mandate. His Excellency the President has absolute confidence in the capabilities of the members of this board. As a board, you should lead VRA to champion the reforms in the power sector.”
On behalf of the board members, the Chairman thanked the President for the appointment and pledged to work assiduously to salvage the dwindling fortunes of VRA.
“The fortunes of VRA have stagnated and dwindled over the years as a result of government policies. We will provide strategic guidance and direction to bring VRA back as the lead power generator in the sub-region and Africa.”
Source: https://enrgynewsafrica.com
Discover more from Energy News Africa
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
