On Tuesday, 13th May 2025, members of the GEA Awards Secretariat and Awarding Panel paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, at the Ministry’s office in Accra.

The delegation included esteemed members of the Awarding Panel, led by Lawyer Kwame Jantuah, Chairman of the Awards and a renowned Energy Consultant.

He was joined by Dr. Kwame Ampofo, former Board Chairman of the Energy Commission; Dr. Jemima Nunoo, former Technical Director for Media and Strategic Communications at the Office of the Former President Nana Akufo-Addo; and Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, renowned Evangelist and Economist.

The Awards Secretariat, led by Ing. Henry Teinor, Event Director, also included Mr. Eugene Amoako, Mr. Kwame Atiase, Mr. Emmanuel Abossey, and Miss Stephanie Tetteh.

The meeting served as a platform to deepen strategic collaboration. This partnership marks a nine-year relationship focused on promoting excellence, and innovation in Ghana’s energy sector.

Key discussions explored how the Awards could help illuminate gaps, encourage sector-wide dialogue, and promote investments, particularly at a time when Ghana’s energy landscape is expanding to include green transition efforts.

Speaking during the meeting, Lawyer Kwame Jantuah highlighted the vital role of the Awards in supporting a robust and resilient energy sector:

“The energy sector needs independent institutions like the Ghana Energy Awards to assess the performance of players and help keep the sector on track.

"Our initiative is bolstered by the Ministry’s support, the World Energy Council Ghana, carefully selected themes, and a rigorous, transparent awarding process validated by Forvis Mazars and Casely Brooke Law Firm.

"Our goal is to ensure sector institutions align with global benchmarks, a standard we proudly uphold.”

The Honourable Minister welcomed the team’s proactive engagement and reaffirmed the Ministry’s openness to oversight and collaboration.

“I thank you for your words of encouragement. We need all the support from you. We looked at the financials again this morning. There is a mounting debt of over US$ 3 billion in the sector. We look forward to working with you, partnering with you so we bring all the efficiencies to the sector. I assure you of my maximum support and that of the ministry. You can count on us any day.”

The Event Director, Ing. Henry Teinor, Event Director, expressed gratitude to the Ministry for its continued support and emphasized the significance of the longstanding partnership:

“We value this partnership deeply. It extends beyond the awards night and is reflected in our continuous engagement and consultative approach throughout the year.”

The 9th Ghana Energy Awards is set to launch soon, continuing its legacy of spotlighting excellence and strengthening sector performance across Ghana.

For sponsorships or enquiries, please contact the Ghana Energy Awards Secretariat at 030 3940 300 or via info@ghanaenergyawards.com  or www.ghanaenergyawards.com.