The Acting Chief Executive of the Volta River Authority (VRA) has called upon the staff to boost their efforts and demonstrate renewed vigour, determination, and dedication to bolster electricity production to accelerate national development.

Edward Ekow Obeng-Kenzo made this call during visits to various VRA workstations following his appointment by President John Dramani Mahama as Acting Chief Executive.

In his first weeks since his new appointment, the Acting Chief Executive has engaged unionised staff and senior staff in frank no-holds conversations in Tema, Aboadze in the Western Region as well as Akosombo, and Akuse in the Eastern region.

These interactions, he explained, serve to introduce him to staff at each location, and solicit their perspectives, ideas and suggestions to inform the development of a strategic vision that will enhance the VRA's processes, generate greater electricity output, and improve the organization's overall performance.

The Acting Chief Executive Edward Obeng Kenzo stressed across work locations the need to have a private sector-driven work ethos which distils hard work and teamwork.

This he believes helps enhance the strong position of VRA to achieve its mandate, further diversify its operations, and expand green energy production to power the nation.

Mr Obeng-Kenzo, who began his career with the VRA as a management trainee approximately 25 years ago, urged staff to be guided at all times in their operations by principles of safety, respect, integrity and teamwork and own the operations and processes of the authority.

He acknowledged the VRA's public ownership but stressed the importance of adopting a private sector mentality to reinvigorate innovation in their work, generate sufficient revenue, and enable the authority to expand its operations for the mutual benefit of both the state and its employees.

He affirmed that staff safety and welfare will be paramount, assuring employees that all benefits will be enhanced to ensure their well-being and boost morale for increased productivity.

The staff expressed delight at his appointment which signifies continuity and a rising leader from within the authority chosen to steer the affairs of the Volta River Authority.

They pledged their support to help achieve the collective ambition of powering economies and producing excellence in a safe environment.

Since his appointment, Mr Obeng-Kenzo has received congratulations from numerous groups both within and outside the VRA.

They include but are not limited to the Public Sector Workers Union of TUC, the Society of Volta River Authority Engineers (SOVRAE), the College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Project Management Institute, The Chartered Institute of Supply Chaim Management as well as staff of VRA.