- President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that his government is determined to build a robust oil and gas sector.
- He said it would also position GNPC to compete on the world stage.
Ghana’s President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has stated that his government is determined to build a robust oil and gas sector. “A sector that will not only generate revenue for the country but also drives technical information, skills development, and sustainable economic growth,” he added.
The President stated this when he commissioned the operational headquarters of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), christened ‘GNPC Energy House’ in Takoradi.
The seven-storey building, which has a 300-seater auditorium, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, and a business centre on the ground floor, will enhance Ghana’s fortunes in the hydrocarbon industry. The upper floor of the beautiful edifice will provide office spaces for GNPC staff and other potential tenants in the oil and gas sector. Sienna Services constructed the project, which began in 2020.
The President noted that the project’s location was a practical initiative to bring the operations closer to the heart of the petroleum industry, thereby enhancing efficiency and fostering closer collaboration with domestic stakeholders.
The President said the initiative indicated the government’s quest to strengthen GNPC’s capacity to effectively manage and develop the country’s petroleum resources.
He said it would also position GNPC to compete on the world stage. While exploiting petroleum resources has undeniably benefited Ghana financially, the people must be mindful of their environment and social responsibilities.
President Akufo-Addo praised the Western Regional Minister, the chiefs, and the people for their respective roles in ensuring the completion of the state-of-the-art project. The Minister of State at the Energy Ministry, Mr. Herbert Krapa, indicated that the various Wells -Jubilee, TEN, and Sankofa, among others, were doing well with exploration and extraction.