The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the reconstituted governing board of the Volta River Authority (VRA), following their appointment by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State.
The ceremony, held in Accra on Monday, June 23, marked a significant milestone in Ghana’s energy sector.
The Minister stressed the board’s critical role in steering Ghana’s flagship power utility through the nation’s accelerating energy transition agenda. “This board has been entrusted with the task of improving VRA’s operations, optimising hydro and thermal assets, and firmly anchoring renewable initiatives within the Authority’s core mandate,” Jinapor said. He emphasized that VRA must work to be the lead institution when it comes to power generation.
The Minister outlined key strategic priorities for the new board, including operational revitalization, accelerated green transition, human capital and local capacity, and public and stakeholder engagement. Jinapor assured the board of the government’s continued commitment and support, stating, “The Ministry will give you the needed support to deliver on your mandate.”
On behalf of the members of the Board, the Chairman, Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, expressed appreciation to the President for the appointment and assured that the Board will work to its full capability to salvage the dwindling fortunes of VRA. “The fortunes of VRA have stagnated and dwindled over the years as a result of government policies,” he noted. “We will provide strategic guidance and direction to bring VRA back as the lead power generator in the sub-region and Africa.”
The members of the new governing board of the Volta River Authority are:
Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur (Chairman)
Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo (Ag. Chief Executive)
Dr. Lawrence Ofosu Adjare
Collins Dauda (MP)
Fred Kwesi Agbenyo (MP)
Lawyer Wonder Victor Kutor
Awulai Attibrukusu III
Lawyer Peggy Addo
The inauguration of the new board marks a new chapter in VRA’s history, and the government expects the board to deliver on its mandate and drive Ghana’s energy transition agenda forward.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
