The former Dean of the University of Cape Coast School of Business and Advisor to the Governor of Bank of Ghana, Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi has been appointed as Chairman of the Energy Commission Board.
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), on behalf of the President, John Dramani Mahama, has inaugurated the newly reconstituted board of the Energy Commission today in Accra.
Mr Jinapor during the swearing in of member of the board noted the crucial role the Energy Commission plays in the country’s energy sector, saying “Ghana is at a pivotal stage; Private Sector Participation in the electricity distribution value chain, green transition agenda, Gas as a transition fuel and implementation of the liquid fuel-to-gas swap, Competitive procurement of new generation capacity and standardization of PPAs, and attracting investment for resilient infrastructure. The Commission is the principal advisor to the government on power issues”.
The lawmaker stressed that the work of the members of the board would be pivotal in enhancing progress, addressing the current challenges and capitalizing on the opportunities within the power sector.
The Minister has since charged the new board to “Provide strategic direction and visionary leadership. Be bold, innovative, transparent, and uphold good governance.”
The Board Chairman, Prof. John G. Gatsi expressed gratitude to the President and assured the Minister that the Board decisions would align with government’s key priorities.
The members of the board are;
Prof. John Gartchie Gatsi – Chairman
Ing. Mrs. Eunice A. Biritwum – Ag. Executive Secretary
Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah – Member
Mr. Danny Adzei Anang – Member
Ms. Lorm Ama Abledu – Member
Prof. Dr. Ernest Ofori Asamoah – Member
Hon. Naser Mahama Toure – Member
