The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has inaugurated the reconstituted governing board of the Volta River Authority (VRA), tasking them with steering the nation’s flagship power utility through the accelerating energy transition agenda. The board, appointed by President John Dramani Mahama in consultation with the Council of State, is expected to deliver on key strategic priorities.
These priorities include operational revitalization, accelerated green transition, human capital and local capacity development, and public and stakeholder engagement. Minister Jinapor assured the board of the government’s continued commitment and support, stating that the President has absolute confidence in their capabilities.
The Chairman of the board, Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, thanked the President for the appointment and pledged to work assiduously to salvage the dwindling fortunes of VRA. The board members have vowed to provide strategic guidance and direction to bring VRA back as the lead power generator in the sub-region and Africa.
The new board comprises eight members, including Ing. Jabesh Amissah-Arthur as Chairman and Ing. Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo as Acting Chief Executive. The Minister emphasized that VRA must work to be the lead institution in power generation, optimizing hydro and thermal assets while firmly anchoring renewable initiatives within the Authority’s core mandate.
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