Government has rolled out strategic policy interventions in recent months to stabilise the energy sector, Minister of Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor has said.
According to him, the ongoing reforms are designed to strengthen energy security, support economic stability, and drive sustainable industrial growth efforts that have contributed to ending months of load shedding triggered by a 700-megawatt shortfall in December 2024.
Delivering a speech on his behalf at the Ninth Ghana Energy Awards in Accra, held under the theme “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar for National Development,” Mr. Jinapor said the theme highlighted the sector’s critical role in national transformation, with policy initiatives focused on resilience and efficiency.
He noted that the awards ceremony demonstrated the sector’s resilience and the collective commitment to building a stronger and more secure energy future.
The Government, he said, remains committed to consolidating recent progress while pursuing long-term goals centred on energy security, economic stability, and industrial expansion through sustainable electricity supply.
“The energy sector is not just about infrastructure and investment; it is about people professionals and investors who drive the needed growth,” he said.
Mr. Jinapor stated that although Government inherited a distressed energy sector, a series of reforms has helped restore gradual stability. These measures span the entire value chain, from generation and distribution to exploration and financing.
He added that the Ministry maintains an open-door policy and welcomes ideas from stakeholders to support continued development.
Mr. Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awarding Panel, said the Ghana Energy Awards had evolved into a platform for thought leadership, shaping national dialogue and advancing progress within the energy sector.
He explained that the Awards had increasingly integrated technology to streamline operations and provide a modern, efficient experience. Strategic partnerships with key institutions, he added, had strengthened its impact across the energy value chain.
Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Energy Awards, Mr. Henry Teinor, said the scheme had established itself as a symbol of distinction, prestige and innovation. It had consistently celebrated outstanding achievements while promoting a culture of excellence that extended beyond Ghana’s borders.
“Our journey represents a transformative movement that has redefined the standards of recognition in Ghana’s energy industry,” he said.
At the event, Mr. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority, was named Energy Personality of the Year (Male), while Ms. Judith Adjobah Blay, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Gas Limited, won the Female Energy Personality of the Year award.
