Accra: The Ghana Energy Awards (GEA) Secretariat and Awarding Panel on Tuesday called on the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor, to explore pathways for energy excellence. The delegation, led by Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awards and an energy consultant, visited the ministry to deepen strategic collaboration and reaffirm the shared commitment to excellence and innovation within Ghana’s energy sector.
According to Ghana News Agency, the delegation also included Dr. Kwame Ampofo, former Board Chairman of the Energy Commission; Dr. Jemima Nunoo, former Technical Director for Media and Strategic Communications at the Office of the Former President; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, renowned Evangelist and Economist. The Awards Secretariat team was led by Mr. Henry Teinor, Event Director, alongside Mr. Eugene Amoako, Mr. Kwame Atiase, Mr. Emmanuel Abossey, and Miss Stephanie Tetteh.
The engagement marked the continuation of a nine-year partnership between the Ministry and the GEA, focused on fostering dialogue, recognizing industry excellence, and supporting Ghana’s energy transition agenda. Mr. Jantuah emphasized the importance of independent platforms like the GEA in shaping a resilient energy landscape. He noted that the energy sector requires independent institutions to assess the performance of players and help keep the sector on track. He highlighted that their initiative is bolstered by the Ministry’s support, the World Energy Council Ghana, selected themes, and a rigorous, transparent awarding process validated by Forvis Mazars and Casely Brooke Law Firm. The goal, he added, is to ensure sector institutions align with global benchmarks.
Mr. Jinapor welcomed the team’s proactive engagement and reaffirmed the Ministry’s openness to oversight and collaboration. He acknowledged the mounting debt of over US$ 3 billion in the sector and expressed eagerness to work with the GEA to enhance sector efficiencies. He assured the delegation of his and the ministry’s maximum support.
Mr. Teinor expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s ongoing support, emphasizing that the partnership extends beyond the awards night and is reflected in continuous engagement and a consultative approach throughout the year. The 9th Ghana Energy Awards is set to launch soon, continuing its mission of celebrating excellence and strengthening sector performance.