Government has introduced strategic policy interventions in recent months to stabilise the energy sector, John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister of Energy and Green Transition, said on Friday.
He said the ongoing reforms were aimed at ensuring energy security, economic stability and sustainable industrial growth, contributing to the end of months of load shedding caused by a 700-megawatt shortfall in December 2024.
Mr Jinapor said this in a speech read on his behalf at the Ninth Ghana Energy Awards in Accra, on the theme: “Repositioning the Energy Sector as a Pillar for National Development.”
He said the theme underscored the transformative role of the energy sector, where all policy initiatives were geared towards building resilience and efficiency.
The Minister said the awards reflected the resilience and collective commitment to building a stronger and more secure energy future for the nation.
The Government was determined to consolidate recent gains while pursuing long-term objectives of energy security, economic stability and industrial growth through sustainable electricity delivery.
“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 said the Government inherited an energy sector in a difficult state but had since implemented measures to ensure gradual stability.
The reforms cut across the entire value chain, from power generation to distribution, exploration and financing.
The Ministry operated an open-door policy and welcomed ideas from stakeholders to advance development in the sector, he noted.
Mr Kwame Jantuah, the Chairman of the Awarding Panel, said the scheme had positioned itself as a platform for thought leadership, shaping dialogue and driving progress within the energy sector.
The Awards had, over the years, integrated technology to streamline its processes and ensure a modern and efficient experience, he added.
Strategic collaborations with respected partners and stakeholders, he noted, had expanded its impact across the energy value chain.
Mr Henry Teinor, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Energy Awards, said the awards scheme had served as a platform of distinction, prestige and innovation within the energy sector.
It had charted a steady path in celebrating the achievements of individuals and organisations while fostering a culture of excellence that extended beyond national borders, he noted.
“Our journey represents a transformative movement that has redefined the standards of recognition in Ghana’s energy industry,” he said.
Mr Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo, Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority, was adjudged the 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.
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